TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: High Wind Warning from 07:00AM Monday February 24 until 04:00AM Tuesday

Posted on by Editor

* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE…South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, and Willapa Hills.

* WHEN…From 7 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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…While the beaches and headlands will experience the strongest gusts, elevations above 1000 feet in the Coast Range too will experience gusts greater than 55 mph.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLATSOP COUNTY COAST … TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST … CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON … NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE … CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE … SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST … WILLAPA HILLS

Instructions:

A High Wind Warning for the coastal headlands and beaches means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring in those 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 and/or tree damage. Coastal headlands are characterized by high, rocky shores and steep sea cliffs. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Warning