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TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGMENT: High Surf Advisory until 06:00PM Sunday

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Editor
www.tillamookcountypioneer.net

* WHAT…Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 30 feet.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon, North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From 3 AM to 6 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…There is also a high threat of Sneaker waves. Sneaker waves can run up on the beach, lifting or rolling large heavy water soaked logs which can lead to serious injury or death.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST … NORTH OREGON COAST … CENTRAL OREGON COAST

Instructions:
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water’s edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.

Alert Details
Severity: Minor – Minimal to no known 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 Surf Advisory

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