12/17/2024
Reposted Newport Police Department
Be safe if you have to work or drive along the coast today, as wind gusts may exceed 60 mph along with heavy rain at beaches and headlands through 4 a.m. Wednesday. Isolated tree damage and power outages are possible.
High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 3:45AM PST until December 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected for beaches and headlands. Strongest winds expected this evening.
* WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 50-80% chance for wind gusts to
exceed 60 mph at beaches and headlands.
Breezy southerly winds at the coast with gusts up to 60 mph Tuesday through Tuesday night. There is a 50-80% chance of wind gusts exceeding 60 mph at beaches and headlands. Isolated tree damage and power outages possible. Heavy rain at the coast and coastal mountains on Tuesday with a 15-25% chance of minor river flooding. Active weather over the Pacific will bring periods of hazardous seas and gales to the coastal waters.
