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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 5:15AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 week 5 days ago
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST AND OREGONS NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST... ** LOCAL IMPACTs... For people in the advisory area...A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... For people in the advisory area...If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Seaside Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Newport Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Long Beach Washington 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon up to 2 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * CURRENT OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon less than 1 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Willapa Bay...Low tides of 1.6 ft at 1113 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.9 ft at 1052 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 7.8 ft at 450 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 6.0 ft at 507 AM PDT on Jul 31. Astoria...Low tides of 1.3 ft at 1138 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1116 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 7.7 ft at 509 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.9 ft at 536 AM PDT on Jul 31. Garibaldi...Low tides of 1.7 ft at 1055 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 2.0 ft at 1033 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 7.3 ft at 439 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.6 ft at 452 AM PDT on Jul 31. Newport...Low tides of 1.7 ft at 1032 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 2.0 ft at 1008 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 7.4 ft at 411 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.5 ft at 427 AM PDT on Jul 31. Florence...Low tides of 1.5 ft at 1038 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.8 ft at 1006 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 6.5 ft at 409 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 4.9 ft at 428 AM PDT on Jul 31. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 4:37AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 week 5 days ago
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST AND OREGONS NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST... ** LOCAL IMPACTs... For people in the advisory area...A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... For people in the advisory area...If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Seaside Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Newport Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Long Beach Washington 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon up to 2 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * CURRENT OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon less than 1 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Willapa Bay...Low tides of 1.6 ft at 1113 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.9 ft at 1052 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 7.8 ft at 450 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 6.0 ft at 507 AM PDT on Jul 31. Astoria...Low tides of 1.3 ft at 1138 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1116 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 7.7 ft at 509 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.9 ft at 536 AM PDT on Jul 31. Garibaldi...Low tides of 1.7 ft at 1055 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 2.0 ft at 1033 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 7.3 ft at 439 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.6 ft at 452 AM PDT on Jul 31. Newport...Low tides of 1.7 ft at 1032 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 2.0 ft at 1008 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 7.4 ft at 411 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.5 ft at 427 AM PDT on Jul 31. Florence...Low tides of 1.5 ft at 1038 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.8 ft at 1006 AM PDT on Jul 31. High tides of 6.5 ft at 409 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 4.9 ft at 428 AM PDT on Jul 31. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 30 at 4:27AM PDT until July 30 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1 week 5 days ago
...More thunderstorms through the week... .The next round of thunderstorms will spread out across southern Oregon and northern California this afternoon and evening. Storms will continue into the overnight hours and become more isolated in northern Lake and Klamath Counties with perhaps one or two west of the Cascades. Another round of thunderstorms will develop Thursday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the potential for numerous new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire weather zones 620, 621, 622. * TIMING...From 2 pm this afternoon to 11 pm this evening. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning are expected. Storms are likely to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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Red Flag Warning issued July 30 at 4:27AM PDT until July 30 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1 week 5 days ago
...More thunderstorms through the week... .The next round of thunderstorms will spread out across southern Oregon and northern California this afternoon and evening. Storms will continue into the overnight hours and become more isolated in northern Lake and Klamath Counties with perhaps one or two west of the Cascades. Another round of thunderstorms will develop Thursday afternoon and evening. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 617 LATER TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire weather zone 617. * TIMING...2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms with abundant lightning are expected this afternoon and evening. thunderstorms will become more isolated later tonight. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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Red Flag Warning issued July 30 at 4:27AM PDT until July 30 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1 week 5 days ago
...More thunderstorms through the week... .The next round of thunderstorms will spread out across southern Oregon and northern California this afternoon and evening. Storms will continue into the overnight hours and become more isolated in northern Lake and Klamath Counties with perhaps one or two west of the Cascades. Another round of thunderstorms will develop Thursday afternoon and evening. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, AND 625... * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the potential for numerous new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 623, 624 and 625. The northern sections of 624 and 625 should see some nocturnal thunderstorms Wednesday night. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, 2 pm this afternoon to 11 pm this evening. For the Fire Weather watch, 2 pm Thursday to Thursday 11 pm. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Another day of scattered coverage is possible on Thursday. Storms are likely to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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Fire Weather Watch issued July 30 at 4:27AM PDT until July 31 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1 week 5 days ago
...More thunderstorms through the week... .The next round of thunderstorms will spread out across southern Oregon and northern California this afternoon and evening. Storms will continue into the overnight hours and become more isolated in northern Lake and Klamath Counties with perhaps one or two west of the Cascades. Another round of thunderstorms will develop Thursday afternoon and evening. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, AND 625... * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the potential for numerous new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 623, 624 and 625. The northern sections of 624 and 625 should see some nocturnal thunderstorms Wednesday night. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, 2 pm this afternoon to 11 pm this evening. For the Fire Weather watch, 2 pm Thursday to Thursday 11 pm. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Another day of scattered coverage is possible on Thursday. Storms are likely to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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Red Flag Warning issued July 30 at 3:26AM PDT until July 30 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 week 5 days ago
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND 690... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND 690... ...15-30% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING LIGHTNING AND GUSTY WINDS WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern Willamette National Forest. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Brief and highly localized outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph possible with any shower or thunderstorm that passes by. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts.
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Fire Weather Watch issued July 30 at 3:26AM PDT until July 31 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 week 5 days ago
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND 690... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND 690... ...15-30% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING LIGHTNING AND GUSTY WINDS WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern Willamette National Forest. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Brief and highly localized outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph possible with any shower or thunderstorm that passes by. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts.
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Tsunami Advisory issued July 30 at 3:20AM PDT by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center

1 week 5 days ago
If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected or is already occurring. Areas in the advisory should not expect widespread inundation. Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time. The first wave may not be the largest. At 425 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 29 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.8 occurred 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk Kamchatka. The tsunami advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 1:46AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1 week 5 days ago
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR COASTAL AREAS OF OREGON... * LOCAL IMPACTS... A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Port Orford Oregon 1135 PM PDT on Jul 29 Charleston Oregon 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Brookings Oregon 1150 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST TSUNAMI DURATION... Port Orford Oregon 15 hrs Brookings Oregon 9 hrs * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Port Orford Oregon 1.0 to 1.8 ft Charleston Oregon less than 1 ft Brookings Oregon 0.8 to 1.5 ft * OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS FROM EARLIER... Port Orford Oregon 0.7 ft at 1219 AM PDT on Jul 30 Charleston Oregon 0.6 ft at 1230 AM PDT on Jul 30 * TIDE INFORMATION... Charleston...High tides of 5.72 ft at 422 AM PDT on Jul 30 and 6.79 ft at 459 PM on Jul 30. Low tide 1.16 ft at 1022 AM on July 30. Coos Bay... High tides of 5.49 ft at 548 AM PDT on Jul 30 and 6.51 ft at 625 PM on Jul 30. Low tide 1.02 ft at 1150 AM on July 30. Port Orford...High tides of 5.38 ft at 359 AM PDT on Jul 30 and 6.49 ft at 442 PM on Jul 30. Low tide 1.2 ft at 1005 AM on July 30. Gold Beach...High tides of 5.44 ft at 403 AM PDT on Jul 30 and 6.51 ft at 444 PM on Jul 30. Low tide 1.48 ft at 1008 AM on July 30. Brookings...High tides of 5.25 ft at 350 AM PDT on Jul 30 and 6.31 ft at 430 PM on Jul 30. Low tide 1.39 ft at 958 AM on July 30. * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 1:28AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 week 5 days ago
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST AND OREGONS NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST... ** LOCAL IMPACTs... For people in the advisory area...A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... For people in the advisory area...If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Seaside Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Newport Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Long Beach Washington 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon up to 2 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * CURRENT OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon less than 1 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Willapa Bay...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 1016 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.6 ft at 1113 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.8 ft at 450 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 6.0 ft at 507 AM PDT on Jul 31. Astoria...Low tides of 0.9 ft at 1042 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.3 ft at 1138 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.7 ft at 509 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.9 ft at 536 AM PDT on Jul 31. Garibaldi...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 957 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1055 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.3 ft at 439 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.6 ft at 452 AM PDT on Jul 31. Newport...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 932 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1032 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.4 ft at 411 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.5 ft at 427 AM PDT on Jul 31. Florence...Low tides of 1.0 ft at 933 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.5 ft at 1038 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.5 ft at 409 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 4.9 ft at 428 AM PDT on Jul 31. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Tsunami Advisory issued July 30 at 12:20AM PDT by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center

1 week 5 days ago
If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected or is already occurring. Areas in the advisory should not expect widespread inundation. Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time. The first wave may not be the largest. At 425 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 29 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.8 occurred 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk Kamchatka. Estimated tsunami start times for selected sites are; Tofino British Columbia 1130 PM. PDT. July 29. Port Orford Oregon 1135 PM. PDT. July 29. La Push Washington 1135 PM. PDT. July 29. Neah Bay Washington 1140 PM. PDT. July 29. Long Beach Washington 1145 PM. PDT. July 29. Charleston Oregon 1145 PM. PDT. July 29. Brookings Oregon 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Westport Washington 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Moclips Washington 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Seaside Oregon 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Newport Oregon 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Port Angeles Washington 1215 AM. PDT. July 30. Port Townsend Washington 1245 AM. PDT. July 30. Bellingham Washington 110 AM. PDT. July 30. Tacoma Washington 200 AM. PDT. July 30. The tsunami advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 30 at 1:00AM MDT until July 31 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

1 week 5 days ago
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LIGHTNING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... .Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning will develop this afternoon and evening across portions of southeast Oregon. While some storms will produce wetting rainfall, areas outside of thunderstorm cores will be especially susceptible to new starts. Gusty outflow winds up to 60 mph are possible near storms. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM and 672 Southern Grasslands. * TIMING...From 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 11:58PM PDT until July 30 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Boise ID

1 week 5 days ago
* WHAT...Dry washes and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor debris flow possible in the Durkee Burn Scar. * WHERE...Portions of Baker and Malheur County in eastern Oregon over the Durkee Burn Scar. * WHEN...Until 300 AM PDT /400 AM MDT/. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1155 PM PDT /1255 AM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms over the Durkee Burn Scar. This will cause dry washes and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 11:07PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 week 5 days ago
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST AND OREGONS NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST... * UPDATES... There have been no significant changes since the last statement. * LOCAL IMPACTs... For people in the advisory area...A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... For people in the advisory area...If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Seaside Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Newport Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Long Beach Washington 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon up to 2 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Willapa Bay...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 1016 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.6 ft at 1113 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.8 ft at 450 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 6.0 ft at 507 AM PDT on Jul 31. Astoria...Low tides of 0.9 ft at 1042 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.3 ft at 1138 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.7 ft at 509 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.9 ft at 536 AM PDT on Jul 31. Garibaldi...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 957 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1055 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.3 ft at 439 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.6 ft at 452 AM PDT on Jul 31. Newport...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 932 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1032 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.4 ft at 411 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.5 ft at 427 AM PDT on Jul 31. Florence...Low tides of 1.0 ft at 933 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.5 ft at 1038 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.5 ft at 409 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 4.9 ft at 428 AM PDT on Jul 31. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 29 at 10:55PM PDT until July 30 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1 week 5 days ago
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the potential for numerous new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...For the warning on Wednesday, this includes all of Fire weather zones 623, 624 and 625. For the overnight period Wednesday night, the focus for concern is across the northern portions of these zones, roughly north of a line from Crater Lake to Summer Lake and into southern FWZ 625. For the watch on Thursday, all of Fire weather zones 623, 624, 625. * TIMING...For Wednesday 2p-11p. For the watch, 11p Wednesday- Thursday 11p. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms expected on Wednesday. Another day of scattered coverage is possible on Thursday. Storms are likely to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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Red Flag Warning issued July 29 at 10:55PM PDT until July 30 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1 week 5 days ago
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the potential for numerous new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire weather zones 620, 621, 622. * TIMING...For Wednesday 2p-11p. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning are expected. Storms are likely to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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Red Flag Warning issued July 29 at 10:55PM PDT until July 30 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1 week 5 days ago
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the potential for numerous new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire weather zone 617. * TIMING...For Wednesday 2p-11p. For the watch, Wednesday 11p-11aThursday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms with abundant lightning are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms may continue during the overnight hours into Thursday morning. Storms are likely to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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Fire Weather Watch issued July 29 at 10:55PM PDT until July 31 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1 week 5 days ago
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the potential for numerous new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire Weather zone 616. * TIMING...8p Wednesday - 11a Thursday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning are possible. Storms are likely to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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Red Flag Warning issued July 29 at 10:55PM PDT until July 31 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

1 week 5 days ago
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR700, OR704, AND OR705... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695... .Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are forecast through Friday. While some of these storms may produce wetting rains, their high-based nature will increase the probability of scattered (Wednesday) dry thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 60 mph. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 704 Northern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 1 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Abundant lightning with isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty, erratic winds with gusts up to 60 mph.
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