AREAS AFFECTED : CLATSOP COUNTY COAST; TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST; CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON; SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, from this evening
through Saturday evening. For the second Beach Hazards
Statement, from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* 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 and pets.