Weather Alerts for Pacific County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
PACIFIC COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Clatsop County Coast - South Washington Coast
Effective: Wed, 12/3 2:01am Updated: Wed, 12/3 11:30am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 12/3 10:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves
possible. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow
flooding expected.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM to 2 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves
can suddenly knock beachgoers off if their feet and quickly
pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious
injury or drowning.

For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor flooding is possible in
low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of
the coastal rivers. This is due to total tide of up to 11.1
feet at Toke Point resulting in tide up to one foot above
ground level during high tide, total tide of up to 10.6 feet
at Tongue Point resulting in tide up to one foot above ground
level.

* 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. Those participating in razor clam digs
should additionally exercise caution.

Information:
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
PACIFIC COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Clatsop County Coast - South Washington Coast
Effective: Wed, 12/3 2:01am Updated: Wed, 12/3 11:30am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 12/3 10:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves
possible. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow
flooding expected.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM to 2 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves
can suddenly knock beachgoers off if their feet and quickly
pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious
injury or drowning.

For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor flooding is possible in
low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of
the coastal rivers. This is due to total tide of up to 11.1
feet at Toke Point resulting in tide up to one foot above
ground level during high tide, total tide of up to 10.6 feet
at Tongue Point resulting in tide up to one foot above ground
level.

* 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. Those participating in razor clam digs
should additionally exercise caution.

Information:
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.