Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 20 at 9:22AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 9:22am
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 9:45am
Description:
At 921 AM PST, trained weather spotters reported a strong
thunderstorm near Ilwaco, or near Long Beach, moving northeast at 40
mph. This storm was producing hailstones up to one half inch in
diameter. Hail was also accumulating up to one half inch in depth.
This storm is also producing frequent lightning.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Long Beach, Ilwaco, Naselle, Seaview, Deep River, and Chinook.
This includes the following highways in Washington...
U. S. Highway 101 between mile markers 3 and 34.
State Route 4 between mile markers 1 and 10.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clatsop County Coast; South Washington Coast; Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands; Willapa Hills
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR