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Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS Portland, OR

January 7, 2021

NWS Portland, OR issued this beach hazards statement at Jan 7, 2021, 2:42 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 8, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 7, 2021, 2:42 PM PST (22:42 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 8, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired: Jan 9, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force: 24 hr
Issued by: NWS Portland, OR

The text

As transmitted.

261 
WHUS46 KPQR 072242
CFWPQR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
242 PM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

ORZ001-002-WAZ021-081200-
/O.NEW.KPQR.BH.S.0001.210108T1800Z-210109T1800Z/
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
242 PM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up on the beach, lifting or 
  rolling large heavy water soaked logs which can lead to serious 
  injury or death.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when
  sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in
  the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water.
  Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of
  children.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

3 follow-up statements

581 
WHUS46 KPQR 081113
CFWPQR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
313 AM PST Fri Jan 8 2021

ORZ001-002-WAZ021-090000-
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0001.210108T1800Z-210109T1800Z/
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
313 AM PST Fri Jan 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up on the beach, lifting or 
  rolling large heavy water soaked logs which can lead to 
  serious injury or death.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when 
  sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions 
  in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the 
  water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially 
  watchful of children.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

236 
WHUS46 KPQR 082254
CFWPQR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
254 PM PST Fri Jan 8 2021

ORZ001-002-WAZ021-091800-
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T1800Z/
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
254 PM PST Fri Jan 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up on the beach, lifting or 
  rolling large heavy water soaked logs which can lead to 
  serious injury or death.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when 
  sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions 
  in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the 
  water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially 
  watchful of children.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

821 
WHUS46 KPQR 091748
CFWPQR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
948 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

ORZ001-002-WAZ021-091900-
/O.EXP.KPQR.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T1800Z/
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
948 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

The enhanced threat for sneaker waves has ended. Always remain 
attentive to surf conditions as sneaker waves may occur at any
time.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Portland, OR issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 7, 2:39 AM PST	Gale Warning	PQR		24 hr
Jan 7, 3:45 AM PST	Winter Weather Advisory	PQR		23 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.