Weather Alerts for Clatsop County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
CLATSOP COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Clatsop County Coast - Tillamook County Coast - Central Coast of Oregon - South Washington Coast
Effective: Tue, 2/3 7:42am Updated: Tue, 2/3 4:25pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 2/5 1:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.

* WHEN...From 4 AM PST Wednesday through 1 AM PST Thursday.

* 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...Caution should be used when in or near the
water, especially those who will be razor clamming. 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.

Information:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.