Portland, Oregon
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast |
| Effective: | 2025-11-19 @ 4:30 pm -> 2025-11-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2025-11-20 @ 6:00 am -> 2025-11-20 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Portland OR on 2025-11-19 @ 4:30 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued November 19 at 2:30PM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children. Those participating in razor clam digs should exercise caution. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast |
| Effective: | 2025-11-19 @ 3:38 pm -> 2025-11-21 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2025-11-20 @ 12:00 pm -> 2025-11-20 @ 5:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Medford OR on 2025-11-19 @ 3:38 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 1:38PM PST until November 21 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 20 to 23 feet. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible, and exposed infrastructure may be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr |