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Prospect Fire near Lake Billy Chinook

A vegetation fire burns west of Lake Billy Chinook, Oregon, Nov. 7. 2026. This is video from Oregon Hazards Lab cameras.

Culver, OR · 14h
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Dangerous Storm Warning Issued for Oregon and Washington Coast as Conditions Intensify

A Storm Warning is in effect for the offshore waters off the Oregon and Washington coast, where seas are forecast to climb to as high as 35 feet by Saturday night. The National Weather Service Ocean Prediction Center says southwest winds of 35 to 50 knots will hit waters 150 to 250 nautical miles offshore.

Washington · 1d
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Country Herald

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Oregon Winter Weather Warning: Invisible Road Danger This Weekend

Roads that appear wet can conceal nearly invisible black ice, putting Oregon motorists at risk during winter travel.

Oregon · 1d

Lincoln City Homepage

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National Weather Service update 11/6/26

High confidence (80% chance) in a large westerly swell of 20-25 ft at 16 seconds bringing high surf, beach erosion and sneaker waves Sunday to the Oregon and Washington coast. Waves will dislodge and move logs on area beaches. The waves appear likely to coincide with high tide around 11am-Noon,...

Oregon · 1d
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Country Herald

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Oregon Wind Alert: Gusts Up to 45 MPH Threaten I-84 Saturday Night

La Grande, OR – Drivers across eastern Oregon should prepare for potentially difficult travel conditions this weekend as strong winds are expected to sweep through the Grande Ronde Valley, with gusts reaching 45 mph and the greatest impacts anticipated Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

La Grande, OR · 2d

KATU.com

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Incoming storm bringing strong winds to the coast and rain to the region Saturday

A strong low-pressure system is moving into Western Oregon. The core of the storm will pass to the north of us, but expect some significant impacts on Saturday night. A High Wind Warning will remain in effect through 11 p.m. on Saturday for the Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington coastline.

Oregon · 12h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Storm Track Shifts North: Pacific Northwest Braces For Heavy Rain And Mountain Snow

AccuWeather A prolonged stretch of destructive storms across the Southwest is finally winding down, but...

Oregon · 2d

Pacific Northwest Ag Network

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Northwest Drought Holds On Into November, With Washington, Oregon And Idaho Still Short On Moisture

Drought still holds the Northwest as November begins. Over 61% of Washington sits in moderate drought, Oregon is nearly all abnormally dry, and Idaho's southwest corner is hurting most.

Oregon · 1d

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‘Something I had not seen before’: 2026 fire season in the Northwest among the worst on record

In 2026, wildfires burned more than 900,000 acres in Washington state, and more than 2.5 million acres in Oregon, shattering that state’s record. As fires filled the Walla Walla Valley with smoke that inflamed lungs and cancelled events, a retired Whitman professor took to social media to interpret what was happening and why.

Washington · 1d

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Oregon’s extreme climate hazard days have quadrupled over 2 decades, study says

Kelly Juarez moved from Reno, Nevada, to Linn County about two years ago, choosing her new home based on Oregon’s cooler climate. But the week she moved, temperatures reached 95 degrees — much hotter than she’d expected. And on the day she moved in, the air conditioning unit was broken.

Oregon · 1d

The Tillamook Headlight Herald

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High Wind Warning until 11:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast and Tillamook County Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 3 PM to 11 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will result in widely scattered tree damage and power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * AFFECTED AREAS: CLATSOP COUNTY COAST ... TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST ... SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST Instructions: Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Prepare for potential downed trees and power outages. If you have a gas-powered generator, ensure you have enough fuel. Ensure you have batteries, flashlights, and a way to maintain a safe body temperature if you were to lose heating and cooling. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Clatsop County, OR · 18h

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Oregon coast has high winds, sneaker waves and high surf advisory this weekend

Oregon's beaches are going to be blustery this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for the Saturday afternoon through the evening for south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread...

Oregon · 1d

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Pacific Storm to Lash Washington, Oregon Coast with 60 mph Gusts and Towering Surf

A potent Pacific storm is expected to slam into the Washington and Oregon coast Saturday afternoon and evening with gusts up to 60 mph, followed by surf that forecasters said could produce breakers as high as 33 feet on Sunday. The National Weather Service in Portland issued a high wind...

Washington · 15h

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Atmospheric River Could Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding, and High Winds to Seattle, Olympia, Portland, and Eureka During the Second Week of November

SEATTLE — An atmospheric river is expected to pull a big plume of moisture into much of the West Coast during the second week of November. The Climate Prediction Center shows a high risk of heavy precipitation from northern California through the Pacific Northwest from November 10 to 12. Several inches of rain could fall in some areas, which could lead to flooding at lower elevations. A moderate risk of high winds is also expected along the coast from November 10 to 14.

Seattle, WA · 4d

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Atmospheric River Setup for the Northwest

The calendar has now turned to month of November and that means the beginning of the wet season for cities like Seattle and Portland. An atmospheric river setup is likely for the West Coast for the next several days. So for a refresher, what is an atmospheric river? An atmospheric river is a large plume of moisture being transported from deep tropical Pacific moisture northward to the West Coast.

Portland, OR · 2d

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WE SURVIVED! Tillamook County’s Great ShakeOut 2026 – Another Year of Record Community Participation!

(Article 5 in the GREAT SHAKE OUT SERIES sponsored by Tillamook County Citizen Corps Council-TC4) Tillamook County residents turned out in unprecedented numbers on October 15th for the Great ShakeOut 2026 —the county’s largest earthquake and tsunami preparedness exercise to date. Organized by the Tillamook County Citizens Corps Council (TC4) which has a membership of 10 volunteer emergency preparedness groups: Bay City Emergency Volunteer Corps, Cape Meares Emergency Volunteer Corps, Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay, Garibaldi Emergency Volunteers, Nedonna Beach Neighborhood Association, Netarts Emergency Response Volunteers, Oceanside Volunteer Emergency Readiness Team, Rockaway Beach Emergency Preparedness Corps, South Tillamook County Emergency Volunteer Corps, and Tillamook Emergency Volunteer Corps. In addition to the volunteers, there was a multitude of amazing and dedicated partners that included government entities, healthcare agencies, fire and rescue services, law enforcement agencies, utility companies, community organizations, schools and individuals! This year’s event marked the fourth annual Tillamook County Great ShakeOut exercise, and has been the most successful in raising awareness, sharing information and practicing the crucial evacuation to your designated Assembly Area.

Tillamook County, OR · 1d

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TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY: Beach Hazards & High Surf Advisory until 10:00PM Sunday

* WHAT…For the Beach Hazards Statement on the beaches, sneaker waves possible. For the High Surf Advisory on the beaches, large waves, hazardous surf conditions, and sneaker waves. Breakers up to 28 feet. * WHERE…North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN…For the Beach...

Tillamook County, OR · 1d

Lincoln County Leader -- The News Guard

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Dangerous sneaker wave threat along the beaches

The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement that includes a High Surf Advisory through 10 Sunday, Nov. 8. WHAT For the Beach Hazards Statement on the beaches, sneaker waves possible. For the High Surf Advisory on the beaches, large sneaker waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 28 feet. WHERE Central Coast of Oregon and Tillamook County. IMPACTS Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. 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. Caution should be used when in or near the water, especially those who will be razor clamming. 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 A

Tillamook County, OR · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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Dry start to the weekend, more rain on the way in Portland area

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A mostly dry start to the weekend will turn cooler and wetter by Saturday night. A few rays of sunshine are possible during the morning hours around Portland on Saturday. The dry start to the day will help warm Portland area temperatures to afternoon highs nearly 10 degrees above average. Willamette […]

Portland, OR · 22h

KOIN 6 News

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Rain returns to Portland, more expected this weekend

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Autumn rains continue to ramp up across western Oregon and southwest Washington starting on Friday. A few pre-dawn sprinkles will dry by sunrise in Portland, but overcast skies remain. The next batch of heavy rain isn’t expected to return until the late afternoon hours and will last through the evening. The […]

Portland, OR · 1d