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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
242 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

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Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
242 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* 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...Keep children and pets 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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