High Wind Warning

Locations Affected

Cape Disappointment, WA ∙ Cascade Head, OR ∙ Astoria, OR ∙ Chinook, WA ∙ Oceanside, OR ∙ Siltcoos Lake, OR ∙ Warrenton, OR ∙ Toledo, OR ∙ Wheeler, OR ∙ Ilwaco, WA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 153 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY FOR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected for beaches and headlands. * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A High Wind Warning for the coastal headlands and beaches means a hazardous high wind event is expected in areas along the immediate coast. Many of the headland areas and beaches are vulnerable to very strong wind gusts that may pose a safety hazard for individuals or high profile vehicles. The strong winds may also cause property damage. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more are expected. Coastal headlands are characterized by high, rocky shores and steep sea cliffs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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