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Weather Alerts for Pacific County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
PACIFIC COUNTY
Areas Affected:
Clatsop County Coast - Tillamook County Coast - Central Coast of Oregon - South Washington Coast
Effective: Fri, 1/30 1:48pm Updated: Fri, 1/30 7:25pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 1/31 7:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* 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...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.