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Latest Coastal/Lakeshore Hazard Messages by KPQR
Issued 1/14/2021 2:13 PM US/Pacific.
Valid through 1/18/2021 9:00 PM US/Pacific.
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coastal hazard message
national weather service portland or
1250 pm pst mon jan 18 2021
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north oregon coast-central oregon coast-south washington coast-
1250 pm pst mon jan 18 2021
...beach hazards statement remains in effect until 9 pm pst this
evening...
* what...sneaker waves possible.
* where...in washington, south washington coast. in oregon,
central oregon coast and north oregon coast.
* when...through this 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.
precautionary/preparedness actions...
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
keep children and pets away from the surf zone. keep off of
jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. if you see someone
swept into the sea do not swim in after them. call 911 and keep
an eye on them until help arrives.
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