The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement for the Oregon Central Coast, Clatsop County Coast, and Tillamook County Coast on Friday at 2:41 p.m., which is in effect from Saturday at 4 a.m. until Sunday at 7 p.m.
We should expect “sneaker waves possible,” the weather agency said. “Keep pets and kids out of the surf area. Avoid the logs, rocks, and jetties close to the surf area. Do not swim in after someone who has been swept into the sea. Make a 911 call and wait for assistance to arrive.
“On a beach, particularly over rocks and jetties, waves might go up much farther than usual. According to the weather agency, sneaker waves have the potential to knock people off their feet and drag them into the icy ocean, where they could suffer severe injuries or drown. “Avoid getting near big logs on the beach. These very heavy logs can be lifted or rolled by sneaker waves that run up on the shore. Sneaker wave movement has resulted in injuries for people who have been trapped behind these logs.
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