WWA Summary for Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
825 PM PST Sat Jan 18 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-191300-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250121T0300Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
825 PM PST Sat Jan 18 2025

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

* WHAT...A long period westerly swell will result in an
  increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...7 PM Saturday through 7 PM Monday.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
225 PM PST Sat Jan 18 2025

CAZ101-103-104-109-190630-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.250119T0000Z-250121T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
225 PM PST Sat Jan 18 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast,
  Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. .

* IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
  without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
  jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
  objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.  There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.  Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches.  Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

&&

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
1243 PM PST Sat Jan 18 2025

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-191215-
/O.NEW.KPQR.BH.S.0002.250118T2043Z-250120T1400Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
1243 PM PST Sat Jan 18 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep children and pets close and 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.

&&

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/portland

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
317 AM PST Sat Jan 18 2025

ORZ021-022-200200-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0004.250118T2100Z-250120T0200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
317 AM PST Sat Jan 18 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The
  highest risks will be to west-facing beaches.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
  beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
  waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
  pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious
  injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping
  anyone caught underneath.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

&&

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