Alert archive / Washington / High Surf Warnings in 2021
High Surf Warning 2, NWS Portland, OR
NWS Portland, OR issued this high surf warning at Feb 26, 2021, 5:48 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Feb 26, 2021, 5:48 AM PST (13:48 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 26, 2021, 9:15 PM PST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Portland, OR
The text
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983 WHUS46 KPQR 261348 CFWPQR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Portland OR 548 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021 ORZ001-WAZ021-270300- /O.UPG.KPQR.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210227T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SU.W.0002.210226T1348Z-210227T0300Z/ North Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast- 548 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 30 feet. * WHERE...In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon, North Oregon Coast. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Severe beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline, especially around the time of high tide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high tide today will occur around noon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path. && $$ ORZ002-270300- /O.CON.KPQR.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210227T0300Z/ Central Oregon Coast- 548 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers to 25 feet. * WHERE...Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline, especially during high tide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high tide today will occur around noon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path. && $$
2 follow-up statements
005 WHUS46 KPQR 262115 CFWPQR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Portland OR 115 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021 ORZ001-WAZ021-270515- /O.EXT.KPQR.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210227T0800Z/ North Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast- 115 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 27 feet. * WHERE...In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon, North Oregon Coast. * WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Severe beach erosion may destroy coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high tide will occur around 1 AM PST Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path. && $$ ORZ002-270515- /O.EXT.KPQR.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210227T0800Z/ Central Oregon Coast- 115 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. * WHERE...Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....The high tide will occur around 1 AM PST Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path. && $$
929 WHUS46 KPQR 270515 CFWPQR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Portland OR 915 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021 ORZ001-WAZ021-270615- /O.CAN.KPQR.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210227T0800Z/ North Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast- 915 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED... Breakers slowly decreasing in height overnight, between 18 and 23 feet. $$ ORZ002-270615- /O.CAN.KPQR.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210227T0800Z/ Central Oregon Coast- 915 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Breakers slowly decreasing in height overnight, between 18 and 23 feet. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Portland, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 12:09 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | PQR | 40 hr |
Nearby
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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.