Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Issued by NWS Seattle/Tacoma, WA
602 WHUS46 KSEW 212247 CFWSEW Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Seattle WA 247 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 WAZ516-517-220900- /O.NEW.KSEW.SU.Y.0006.241122T1700Z-241123T0600Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- 247 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 23 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Localized beach erosion is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Beachgoers should never turn their back on the ocean and remain alert to surf conditions. Avoid walking on area beaches and jetties. Large waves may cause serious injury or sweep people into dangerous seas. 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. && $$