​South Bend, Washington – The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning in effect from noon today to 7:00 pm this evening for the South Washington and Northern Oregon Coast.
South Winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph are forecast for the beaches and headlands. The forecast for coastal communities is for South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Winds will begin increasing late this morning and afternoon. The strongest winds are expected mid to late afternoon.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

These winds will possibly cause tree damage, and may result in power disruptions.  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.

Please visit the NWS website at http://www.weather.gov/portland for the most up to date weather information. This page brings up all advisories, watches, and warnings for the Southwest Washington area.

South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will be hosting a series of Community Forums regarding Tsunami Inundation for the Long Beach Peninsula. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources recently completed updating research and mapping that more accurately reflects potential inundation associated with a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake and Tsunami. Tim Walsh from the Washington Department of Natural Resources, and Dr. John Schelling, from the Washington State Emergency Management Division will be present on Thursday December 4th, and Thursday December 11th to discuss the new data and answer questions about how this new information affects the Long Beach Peninsula.

The first forum will be in the Ilwaco Community Room, located at 158 1st Avenue N (US 101) in Ilwaco, from 3-5:00 pm on December 4, 2014. The forum will be repeated on December 11th at the Chautauqua Lodge, 304 14th Street NW in Long Beach from 2-4:00 pm, and at Pacific County Fire District 1, 26110 Ridge Avenue, in Ocean Park from 7-9:00 pm.

Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and speak with presenters.  Representatives from the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will also be on hand to provide information and answer questions. For more information please contact Scott McDougall, Deputy Director, Pacific County Emergency Management Agency, at (360) 642-9338 or by email at smcdougall@co.pacific.wa.us.