Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
1113 AM PDT Thu Mar 14 2024
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
…BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING…
* WHAT…Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE…North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast.
* WHEN…From Friday morning through Saturday 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.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.