Things are looking a bit better but don’t tempt fate that fast-moving waves are done for the night
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BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
Central Oregon Coast and North Oregon 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...The continuing sneaker wave threat is
resulting from ocean conditions not caused by the Tsunami. The
Tsunami threat has ended, but sneaker waves remain possible due
to long period swells.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ...TSUNAMI ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELED...
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELED...
* UPDATES... No further tsunami danger exists...however some areas
may continue to experience strong currents and small sea level
changes. Consult local authorities for information regarding any
beach restrictions.
* OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS FROM EARLIER...
Port Orford, OR1.2 ft / 36 cm
La Push, WA1.1 ft / 34 cm
Charleston, OR0.8 ft / 24 cm
Newport, OR0.7 ft / 21 cm
Westport, WA0.5 ft / 15 cm
Astoria, OR0.2 ft / 6 cm
This will be the final statement issued for the local area for this
event.
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