A large portion of the Oregon coast is still under high surf advisories through midday after a windy start to the week.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings that are applicable to coastal cities in Clatsop and Tillamook counties as well as the central coast of Oregon.
According to Portland National Weather Service meteorologist Anna Ruhl, waves are reaching a maximum height of 30 to 35 feet on Tuesday morning. They are expected to remain hazardous and steep through this afternoon before dropping to a height of roughly 15 feet in the evening.
The National Weather Service warns that conditions might result in beach erosion, rip currents, sneaker waves (waves that surge farther up the shore than expected, stunning beachgoers), and moderate floods.
Tidal overflow flooding is anticipated along the Clatsop County shoreline, which is also under a coastal flood advisory through 2:00 p.m.
The National Weather Service warns people to avoid big logs and the water’s edge.
Conditions around the coast should improve after the current pressure system moves through and a new high pressure system arrives.
According to Ruhl, it will get quieter until Friday.
Strong gusts that swept throughout much of northwest Oregon starting Monday night are responsible for Tuesday’s waves. The National Weather Service issued statewide wind advisories that expired at 4 a.m. Tuesday, with gusts expected to reach up to 58 mph around the coast.
Veronica Nocera writes on culture and life. She can be contacted at 503-221-8111, [email protected].
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