Seattle, Washington
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. |