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Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Portland OR 1153 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ORZ101>103-WAZ201-180600- /O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0007.260217T1200Z-260218T0600Z/ Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast- Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast- 1153 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday 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...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://www.weather.gov/portland