Weather alerts

• Severe High Wind Watch until Sun 4:00 AM

  Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast

  What to do: Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Prepare for potential downed trees and power outages. If you have a gas-powered generator, ensure you have enough fuel. Ensure you have batteries, flashlights, and a way to maintain a safe body temperature if you were to lose heating and cooling. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

  * WHAT...South winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast, Tillamook County Coast, and Central Coast of Oregon. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

  From the National Weather Service (Portland OR).

• Moderate Beach Hazards Statement until Sun 4:00 AM

  Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast

  What to do: A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

  * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement on the beaches, sneaker waves possible. For the High Surf Advisory on the beaches, large waves, hazardous surf conditions, and sneaker waves. Breakers up to 28 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline due to sneaker waves. 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.

  From the National Weather Service (Portland OR).

• Minor High Surf Advisory until Sun 10:00 PM

  Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast

  What to do: A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

  * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement on the beaches, sneaker waves possible. For the High Surf Advisory on the beaches, large waves, hazardous surf conditions, and sneaker waves. Breakers up to 28 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline due to sneaker waves. 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.

  From the National Weather Service (Portland OR).

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