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 Details for Southwest OR High Surf Advisory
 N. Marine OR
 Details for N. Marine OR Small Craft Advisory
 S. Marine OR
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 Details for N. Coast OR Beach Hazards Statement
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Weather Alerts for N. Coast OR

Issued by the National Weather Service

Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
N. COAST OR
Areas Affected:
Clatsop County Coast - Tillamook County Coast - Central Coast of Oregon
Effective: Thu, 10/23 2:46am Updated: Thu, 10/23 11:11am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 10/23 7:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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...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 and pets. Those participating in razor
clam digs should exercise caution.

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