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A high wind warning is in effect up the Oregon and Washington coasts through Saturday, with Pacific County reporting several downed trees throughout the area, saying responders are currently working to clear the roads. NWS Portland warned of wind gusts from the south could be as high as 50-60 mph...
(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.
* WHAT…For the Beach Hazards Statement on the beaches, sneaker waves possible. For the High Surf Warning, large sneaker waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 33 feet. * WHERE…Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN…For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Saturday night....
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
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.
