South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) office participated in a weather briefing this morning with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland. A high wind warning has been issued and is in effect until midnight Thursday for the south Washington coast. Southerly winds will increase to 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph this afternoon ahead of a strong incoming Pacific frontal system. The strongest winds with sustained south winds of 40-45 mph and gusts to 70 mph will start around 4:00 pm and continue into the evening. Winds will diminish after midnight but re-intensify on Thursday as a second, somewhat stronger, frontal wave lifts north through the offshore waters. Gusts to 60 mph are expected beginning mid Thursday morning but the strongest winds will likely arrive late Thursday afternoon and evening. Sustained south winds of 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph are expected. Once the front moves through around late Thursday evening, winds will ease. A high surf advisory remains in effect from 7:00 p.m. this evening to 4:00 a.m. Friday. This next storm system will once again cause seas offshore to build back up to 25 feet or possibly as high as 30 feet. Dangerous surf will continue to impact coastal areas through Thursday night. Three to six inches of rain are possible with this storm. However, there is a high degree of uncertainty as to the location of the rainfall. The NWS is monitoring the Willapa and Naselle Rivers and will provide updates as necessary. The combination of heavy surf, high tides, building storm surge, and plenty of rain runoff from area rivers may cause minor tidal overflow to return Thursday, especially to the more prone areas such as the City of Raymond, during high tide. Additional storms have the potential to bring periods of high winds to the coast again Friday through the weekend. Weather Outlook: Friday: Rain. High near 48. East southeast wind between 10 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Sunday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Sunday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Precautionary/Preparedness actions: Residents should again prepare and take this time as an opportunity to take care of problems caused by the past storm before this one arrives. Prepare for possible power outages by checking flashlights, batteries, firewood, and generators. Plan to stay indoors and away from potential hazards such as trees and power lines. For the most up to date weather information from the NWS please visit http://www.weather.gov/portland. This page brings up all advisories, watches, and warnings for the southwest Washington area.
South Bend, Washington – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland has issued a high wind watch which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. The first in a series of storms will begin to affect the south Washington and north Oregon coasts on Wednesday afternoon. South winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph will begin to affect the coast by mid-afternoon. Winds will then increase to 30-40 mph with gusts to 70 mph in the evening. Winds will be strongest along the beaches and headlands. Winds will decrease around midnight tomorrow night. The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency does not typically issue statements upon receipt of a high wind watch but given the recent storm believes that more information is better. Precautionary/Preparedness actions: With the recent wind, rain, and saturated ground, residents should again prepare and take this time as an opportunity to take care of problems caused by the past storm before this one arrives. A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the NWS at http://www.weather.gov/portland. This page brings up all advisories, watches, and warnings for the southwest Washington area.
South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) office was advised by the National Weather Service, Portland, that the Willapa River will exceed flood stage at approximately 10:00 p.m. Monday evening. The storm that has hit southwest Washington will continue and is now expected to bring more rain than originally predicted to the Willapa Hills.
Rain throughout the day today has caused the Willapa River to rise sharply this afternoon and an additional two to three inches of rain is expected this evening. The Willapa River is now forecast to crest at 23’ Tuesday morning. Tidal overflow is expected to occur along low lying portions of the southwest Washington through Tuesday. The greatest possibility of tidal overflow will be in and around the City of Raymond during high tide around 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. The NWS has issued:
Precautionary/Preparedness actions: Residents are cautioned to watch for water over roadways and to refrain from driving through flood waters. At 22’ flood waters from the Willapa River will be widespread with numerous road closures. For the most up to date weather information from the NWS please visit http://www.weather.gov/portland. This page brings up all advisories, watches, and warnings for the southwest Washington area. South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) office participated in a weather briefing this afternoon with the National Weather Service (NWS), Portland office. The wind storm that has hit southwest Washington will continue for the next 12-18 hours with the strongest winds expected between 7:00 p.m. and midnight tonight. Sustained winds of 35-50 mph and gusts up to 75 mph are expected. However, on the open beaches and headlands, sustained winds of 50-60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph are likely. During the storm, large seas will make for dangerous beach conditions with waves pummeling the surf zone which will only be exacerbated by the prominence of the enhanced lunar tidal cycle. Seas are projected to reach 23-27 feet. Minor tidal overflow is expected to occur along low lying portions of the southwest Washington through Tuesday. The greatest possibility of tidal overflow will be in and around the City of Raymond during high tide around 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. Two to four inches of rain are possible in the Willapa Hills Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Rivers of most concern for minor flooding include the Willapa and the Naselle. The Willapa River is expected to approach flood stage and the Naselle River is anticipated to reach bank full. The NWS has issued: · A high wind warning in effect until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday for southwest Washington · A high surf advisory in effect until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday for the south Washington coast · A coastal flood advisory in effect until noon Tuesday for low lying portions of southwest Washington · A flood watch in effect through Tuesday evening for the south Washington coast The NWS also notified the PCEMA office that another potential storm may develop Wednesday night and Thursday, November 18th-19th. It is expected to look much like the storm we are experiencing now. Stay tuned this week for more information on this weather system.Precautionary/Preparedness actions: A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Winds may gust close to 90 mph along the immediate coastal headlands and beaches tonight and speeds near these values can cause power outages and downed trees. A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. A flood watch means there is potential for river flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. For the most up to date weather information from the NWS please visit http://www.weather.gov/portland. This page brings up all advisories, watches, and warnings for the southwest Washington area.
South Bend, Washington – A high surf advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) and is in effect until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday for the south Washington Coast. A strong Pacific storm will generate large seas and high winds through early Tuesday. Astronomical tides will be near their monthly maximum due to the new moon. Storm surge associated with the large developing offshore low pressure system will likely be in the one to three foot range tonight and Tuesday. Locally, heavy rain from the Willapa Hills will be channeling into Willapa Bay further raising the level in the bay. During the storm, large seas will make for dangerous beach conditions with waves pummeling the surf zone which will only be exacerbated by the prominence of the enhanced lunar tidal cycle. The NWS also issued a coastal flood advisory in effect until noon Tuesday. Minor tidal overflow is expected to occur along low lying portions of the south Washington Coast through Tuesday. During the high tides around noon today and 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the greatest possibility of tidal overflow will be in and around the City of Raymond.Precautionary/Preparedness actions: A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. For the most up to date weather information from the NWS please visit http://www.weather.gov/portland. This page brings up all advisories, watches, and warnings for the southwest Washington area.
South Bend, Washington – A series of low pressure systems will arrive on the Pacific County coast between Sunday evening and Tuesday. A High Wind Warning has been issued for the coastal areas of Pacific County for later Sunday night and early Monday with additional rounds Monday and Tuesday. Later Sunday evening south winds will strengthen to 25 – 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph on the open beaches and headlands. Late Sunday night winds will increase with gusts between 50 – 60 mph, lasting through Monday morning. Gusts of 65 – 80 are expected on the open beaches and headlands Monday morning. The strongest winds will strike the coast on Monday night and into Tuesday morning. A very deep low pressure system will develop late Monday and pass offshore of the coast Monday night as the system moves towards British Columbia. Expect south winds to increase on Monday evening with sustained winds of 40 – 50 mph with gust of 65 – 80 mph. Open beaches and headland gust may reach as high as 85 – 95 mph. Winds are expected to ease early Tuesday. One to three inches of rain is expected with this series of wind storms. These events will however, arrive along with some of the highest tides of the month. Due to the low pressure and wind, the tidal anomaly is expected to reach as high as three feet. Downtown Raymond businesses and residents are urged to prepare for flooding during high tides. All Pacific County residents are urged to prepare for possible power outages by checking flashlights, batteries, firewood, and generators. Plan to stay indoors and away from potential hazards such as trees and power lines.
South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Amateur Radio Club is hosting a series of seminars covering a wide variety of amateur radio topics. The series focuses on real-world practical knowledge. Anyone interested may attend. Neither club membership nor an amateur radio license is required. Upcoming seminars include: · Internet Radio Linking Project · Emergency Power · Packet Radio · Ethics, Jargon, and the Rules · All About BeachNet · HF Basics and the Radio · The HF Antenna and Getting RF into it · HF CW DX and Contesting There is no cost to attend and each seminar will last approximately two hours. For complete details and seminar descriptions please visit www.qsl.net/w7rdr/seminars.
South Bend, Washington – The National Weather Service, Portland Office notified the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency of a high wind warning effective until noon today for the headlands of the south Washington coast.
A brief period of strong winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts to 60 mph are expected ahead of a strong Pacific cold front. The winds are expected to decrease by noon once the cold front moves onshore. A high wind warning means that a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage and residents are encouraged to be personally prepared for exacerbating events such as possible power outages or tree fall |
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