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: | 4apeor4ap -> 7apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 6aaeor0aa -> 5aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Portland OR on 4apeor4ap |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued April 4 at 2:04PM PDT until April 7 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | South Central Oregon Coast |
| Effective: | 4apeor42ap -> 6apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 6aaeor0aa -> 5aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Medford OR on 4apeor42ap |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued April 4 at 1:42PM PDT until April 6 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR |
| Description: |
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves. * WHERE...All beaches of Douglas and Coos Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Curry County Coast |
| Effective: | 4apeor42ap -> 6apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 6aaeor0aa -> 5aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Medford OR on 4apeor42ap |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued April 4 at 1:42PM PDT until April 6 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR |
| Description: |
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves. * WHERE...All beaches of Curry County. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Harney, OR |
| Effective: | 4apeor20ap |
| Onset: | 4apeor20ap -> 5apeor30ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Boise ID on 4apeor20ap |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued April 4 at 1:20PM PDT by NWS Boise ID |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Silvies River Near Burns affecting Harney County. .Flooding will continue along the Silvies River near Burns, Oregon. River levels will gradually decline, dropping briefly below flood stage. However, flooding impacts will likely extend into the weekend and rises back into flood stage are likely next week due to additional rainfall and warmer temperatures. For the Silvies River...including Burns...flooding is forecast to continue. * WHAT...Flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Silvies River near Burns. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Extensive flooding is occurring and affecting roads and homes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM PDT Friday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the past 48 hours ending at 2:00 AM PDT Wednesday was 12.4 feet and falling. - Forecast...The Silvies River is expected to fall below action stage on Saturday. However, it will rise back above flood stage next week with additional rainfall expected Monday. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |