Major Storm Heading our way…
It appears that there is a good chance that we might have a storm that might be as bad as the 2007 storm. Please make sure you have battened down the hatches and are ready for a major power outage again.
Also From Ken: Do to the COVID-19 I am changing my vacation date from the 9th through 18th to the 16th through 25th . I would feel better waiting for virus to trend the other way and this storm is done with..
URGENT WEATHER MESSAGE
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
311 PM PST Wed Nov 11 2020
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook,
Netarts, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Newport, Cape Foulweather,
Yachats, Florence, Raymond, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Naselle,
Cathlamet, and Cape Disappointment
311 PM PST Wed Nov 11 2020
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
Strongest winds at headlands and beaches.
* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Willapa Hills-
Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,
Lees Camp, Trask, Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater,
Swisshome, Veneta, Willapa, Frances, Elk Mountain, and Ryderwood
311 PM PST Wed Nov 11 2020
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Strongest winds on ridges.
* WHERE…In Washington, Willapa Hills. In Oregon, Coast Range
of Northwest Oregon and Central Coast Range of Western Oregon.
* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
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