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WHUS46 KPQR 161335
CFWPQR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
635 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-170100-
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250317T0700Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
635 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...Through this 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...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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