By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Friday, January 20, 2023 The ridge of high pressure and relatively clear skies again helped the temperatures to dip down to around 32 degrees last night and early this morning. The ridge is also pushing the approaching system to the north, but some moisture is riding up over the ridge then…
Category: Beach Safety Alert
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Beach Hazards Statement 1/19/23
National Weather Service Portland OR 641 PM PST Thu Jan 19, 2023 …BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN…From Saturday morning, January 21, 2023 through Sunday afternoon, January 22, 2023 * IMPACTS…Waves can run up…
Storms, King Tides Watching Safety: The risks and how to avoid them – Please don’t leave your common sense at home.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Chief Hesse and Chief Paulsen agreed to create this direct message as there continues to be documented risky behavior on the coast, and a recent death. Coastal residents regularly witness “near-misses.” As an example, while creating news video during recent storm driven high tides from a safe location with a zoom lens, observed a young couple with a…
Tillamook County Emergency Management Alert: Coastal FLood Watch, High Surf Warning from 8:00PM this evening, December 26th until 12:00AM Tuesday, December 27th
* WHAT…For the High Surf Warning, large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers around 20 ft expected today into this evening, but 25 to 35 feet expected for later tonight through Tuesday night. Highest will be during the day on Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, coastal flooding possible later tonight through early Tuesday evening. * WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon…
Tillamook County Emergency Management Advisory: Beach Hazards, Coastal Flood Watch until 10:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT…For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves possible. For the Coastal Flood Watch, coastal flooding possible. * WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN…For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from this evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS…A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when…
Christmas King Tides – Tillamook Bay Jetty Puts on Show – Video By Don Backman; Beach Safety Warnings from Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue Chief Todd Hesse
The Christmas holiday brought some wild weather to the region – with many areas just thawing from the icey grip of a a pre-Christmas ice coating from freezing rain. The holiday also brings astronomical high tides with a new moon. Pioneer photographer/videographer Don Backman visited the Barview Jetty Park and took these dramatic images of the Tillamook Bay Jetty and…
Beach Hazards Can Kill During Any Season – Learn to Identify Rip Currents, Watch for Sneaker Waves
Since yesterday, Sunday August 21st, Seaside Fire & Rescue Beach Lifeguards and Water Rescue Team have pulled 16 distressed swimmers out of the ocean; and there was the drowning tragedy on Saturday August 20th. The water temperature is unusually warm for this time of year so people are venturing farther out and ultimately getting into trouble. There are lots of…
Water Rescue in Seaside August 20th, Tragic Drowning Death, Multiple Water Rescues on Saturday in Seaside & Cannon Beach; Officials Warn of Dangers of Ocean, Rip Currents
Seaside, Ore. – August 21, 2022 (UPDATED) – At 2:33 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, Seaside Fire & Rescue responded to a water rescue in progress on the beach out from 6th Avenue. When rescue units arrived, three Seaside lifeguards were in the water in an active rip current with two victims and multiple bystanders who were trying to assist…
Notice of ODFW Warning: Sewage Spill in Netarts Bay Aug. 5th, Bay Closed to Harvest of Oysters, Clams
A sewage spill occurred in Netarts Bay on August 5th, 2022. Per ODFW, Netarts Bay is closed to harvest of oysters and clams, until further notice. The following signage is posted throughout Netarts Bay. Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS shared this notice to help spread the word of the closure. More details will be provided.
Fourth of July on the Coast: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Holiday
From Tillamook County Wellness As we approach the Fourth of July, many may be heading to the beach this weekend (visitors and locals alike) for their celebration destination. While there are many benefits to visiting the beach, such as space to hunt seashells and build sandcastles, ocean breezes to keep you cool, and opportunities to build a bonfire to warm…