Weather Alerts for Southern Willamette ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
HIGH SURF ADVISORY | ||
SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Central Coast of Oregon |
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Effective: Sat, 12/14 12:54pm | Updated: Sat, 12/14 3:32pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sat, 12/14 10:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 23 feet. * WHERE...Central Coast of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * 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. Information: 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. |
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY | ||
SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County |
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Effective: Sat, 12/14 1:24pm | Updated: Sat, 12/14 3:32pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sun, 12/15 4:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Snow expected Above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Information: Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map |