South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency was notified by Home Depot that they have volunteers ready to assist Pacific County residents with yard debris clean-up. Please contact Mike Davis or Tamara Roden at (503) 861-9999 x301 or x321 if you need assistance cleaning up yard debris from the storm.

South Bend, Washington – There are still approximately 1,000 Pacific County residents without power this morning. The main line on Highway 103 has been restored and crews will work today to reconnect power to the 24 streets off Highway 103. Other small pockets of homes remain without power throughout the Long Beach Peninsula. The Pacific County PUD has several crews working hard to restore power as quickly as possible. Power is not likely to be restored to all areas of the Peninsula by tonight. PACE Senior Services is again offering a place to warm up and eat a hot lunch today until 5:00 p.m. for residents who remain without power. There is no charge but donations are appreciated. PACE Senior Services is located at 152 1st Avenue in Ilwaco. For questions please contact PACE directly at (360) 642-4300. The Peninsula Senior Center has opened a warming center which will remain open until 8:00 p.m. this evening. The Center is located at 21603 O Lane in Ocean Park. For questions please contact the Senior Center directly at (360) 665-3999. Residents needing oxygen tanks filled can make arrangements by calling Pacific County Fire District 1 station in Ocean Park (360) 665-4451 or the Long Beach Fire Station (360) 244-9041. While no hazardous weather events are currently forecast by the National Weather Service for the next seven days, residents are encouraged to be prepared for 72 hours. When driving at night, be particularly watchful for downed trees and power lines and debris on the road. Residents with life-threatening emergencies should continue to call 9-1-1.

South Bend, Washington – PACE Senior Services is offering a place to warm up and eat a hot lunch today until 5:00 p.m. for residents who remain without power. There is no charge but donations are appreciated. PACE Senior Services is located at 152 1st Avenue in Ilwaco. For questions please contact PACE directly at (360) 642-4300.

South Bend, Washington – Power outages continue for 1,800 residents in scattered areas on the Long Beach Peninsula. Areas of concentrated outages include: · Cranberry Road to 227th in Long Beach/Ocean Park · Vernon Avenue toward Joe Johns Road in north Ocean Park · Port of Peninsula Other outages remain in a handful of smaller areas throughout the Peninsula. The Pacific County PUD hopes to restore power to most residents by this evening. However, residents should be aware that if their power is not restored by 5:00 p.m. today, they will remain without power throughout the night. Organizations opening a warming/feeding center are encouraged to notify the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency. Residents needing oxygen tanks filled can make arrangements by calling Pacific County Fire District 1 station in Ocean Park (360) 665-4451 or the Long Beach Fire Station (360) 244-9041. While no hazardous weather events are currently forecast by the National Weather Service for the next seven days, residents are encouraged to be prepared for 72 hours. When driving at night, be particularly watchful for downed trees and power lines and debris on the road. Residents with life-threatening emergencies should continue to call 9-1-1.

​South Bend, Washington – There are currently approximately 6,000 residents without power in Pacific County. Early Sunday morning strong west/northwest winds blew through the county knocking down trees, power poles, and power lines, leaving 11,000 residents without power. There was also damage to the Bonneville Power transmission facilities. 

Power was restored to areas of Naselle, Chinook, Ilwaco and south Seaview at approximately 2:15 p.m. Sunday with restoration to portions of the City of Long Beach occurring at 3:40 p.m. Power may also be restored to some areas of Ocean Park by this evening. 

Damage to power lines and poles along State Route 103 between north Long Beach and Ocean Park was substantial and repairs along this highway may take two to three days to complete. In particular extensive damage to the power lines and poles between 227th and 245th along Vernon Ave, may result in an extended repair time. 

All repairs are contingent upon Bonneville Power repairs. Bonneville was able to restore one of two transmission lines today. 

Residents can expect small individual power outages for up to two to three days as crews work on repairs and clean up. It is anticipated that 1,500 to 2,000 residents may be affected until repair work is complete. 

Organizations opening a warming/feeding center are encouraged to notify the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA). Residents needing oxygen tanks filled can make arrangements by calling Pacific County Fire District 1 station in Ocean Park (360) 665-4451 or the Long Beach Fire Station (360) 244-9041. 

While no hazardous weather events are currently forecast by the National Weather Service for the next seven days, residents are encouraged to be prepared for 72 hours. When driving at night, be particularly watchful for downed trees and power lines and debris on the road. Residents with life-threatening emergencies should continue to call 9-1-1.

South Bend, Washington – There are currently approximately 11,000 residents without power in Pacific County. Strong west/northwest winds blew through the county during the night knocking down trees, power poles, and power lines. There is damage to the Bonneville Power transmission facilities and BPA is sending crews to make the necessary repairs. It is possible that portions of Ilwaco, Chinook, and Long Beach will have power restored this evening. Power may also be restored to areas of Ocean Park by this evening as the transmission lines on Sandridge Road do not appear to be heavily damaged. Naselle power may also be restored this evening. There is extensive damage to power lines and poles along State Route 103 between north Long Beach and Ocean Park. Repairs along this highway could take two to three days to complete. This outage affects approximately 3,000 Pacific County residents. All repairs are contingent upon Bonneville Power repairs, which have a high degree of uncertainty. Residents can expect small individual power outages for up to two to three days as crews work on repairs and clean up. The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) has not been notified of any shelters or warming/feeding centers. Residents needing oxygen tanks filled can do so at the Pacific County Fire District 1 station in Ocean Park (360) 665-4451 or at the Long Beach Fire Station (360) 244-9041. Residents are encouraged to be prepared for 72 hours. When driving be watchful for downed trees and power lines and debris on the road. PCEMA is continuing to monitor the situation. Any organization or facility opening a warming/feeding center is requested to notify the Pacific County EOC at (360) 783-2911.

A developing Pacific storm may bring another round of high winds to the south Washington Coast.

The National Weather Service in Portland has upgraded the high wind watch to a high wind warning which is in effect from 7 pm Saturday evening to 7 am Sunday for the south Washington coast.

Strong sustained south winds from 40 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph are expected to develop at coastal headlands and beaches along the south Washington and north Oregon coast tonight. Peak winds are expected to occur between 8 pm and 3 am on the Oregon coast and between midnight and 6 am on the south Washington coast.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or is occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Be sure to have flashlights, batteries, and firewood handy!

South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) office was advised by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland that the Willapa River will exceed flood stage at approximately 7:00 p.m. and is forecasted to crest at 22’ around 10:00 p.m. this evening. Heckard Road is currently closed due to water over the road. Residents are cautioned to watch for water over roadways and other road closures through the night. Please observe all road closures and refrain from driving through flood waters. The NWS has issued the following for the south Washington coast: · A flood warning is in effect through Friday morning · A high wind warning remains in effect until midnight tonight · A high surf advisory remains in effect until 4:00 a.m. Friday · A coastal flood advisory for tidal overflow remains in effect until 6:00 p.m. this evening For the most up to date weather information from the NWS please visithttp://www.weather.gov/portland. This page brings up all advisories, watches, and warnings for the southwest Washington area.