* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected for beaches and headlands.
* WHERE…South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN…From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A High Wind Warning for the coastal headlands and beaches means a hazardous high wind event is expected in areas along the immediate coast. Many of the headland areas and beaches are vulnerable to very strong wind gusts that may pose a safety hazard for individuals or high profile vehicles. The strong winds may also cause property damage. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more are expected. Coastal headlands are characterized by high, rocky shores and steep sea cliffs.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CLATSOP COUNTY COAST … TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST … CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON … SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST
Alert Details
Severity: Severe – Significant threat to life or property
Urgency: Expected – Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty: Likely (p > ~50%)
Category: MET: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event Description: High Wind Warning