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Coastal Flood Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
201 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

ORZ101-WAZ201-040600-
/O.CON.KPQR.CF.Y.0005.251204T1700Z-251204T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/
Clatsop County Coast-South Washington Coast-
201 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 2 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves
  possible. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow
  flooding expected.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
  Washington Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM to 2 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
  than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves
  can suddenly knock beachgoers off if their feet and quickly
  pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious
  injury or drowning.

  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor flooding is possible in
  low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of
  the coastal rivers. This is due to total tide of up to 11.1
  feet at Toke Point resulting in tide up to one foot above
  ground level during high tide, total tide of up to 10.6 feet
  at Tongue Point resulting in tide up to one foot above ground
  level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when
  sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions
  in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the
  water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially
  watchful of children. Those participating in razor clam digs
  should additionally exercise caution.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
201 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

PZZ210-040100-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0142.251203T2100Z-251204T0100Z/
Columbia River Bar-
201 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected during a very strong ebb
  current of 7.14 kt at 301 PM Wednesday. Seas 10 ft.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
  especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
  Columbia River Bar.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine


Freezing Fog Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
234 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

ORZ507-WAZ027-029-031800-
/O.NEW.KPDT.ZF.Y.0011.251203T1034Z-251203T1800Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Yakima Valley-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pendleton, Yakima, Pilot Rock, Naches,
Waitsburg, Athena, Dayton, Toppenish, Walla Walla, and Sunnyside
234 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility generally between one-half mile and one mile in
  fog and freezing fog.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
  Oregon. In Washington, Yakima Valley and Foothills of the Blue
  Mountains of Washington.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Webcams show reduced visibilities on portions
  of I-84, SR-204 and SR-11 near Pendleton, Athena and Walla Walla
  and SR-24 and I-82 between Sunnyside and Yakima.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

MD


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
201 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

ORZ101-WAZ201-040600-
/O.CON.KPQR.CF.Y.0005.251204T1700Z-251204T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/
Clatsop County Coast-South Washington Coast-
201 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 2 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves
  possible. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow
  flooding expected.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
  Washington Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM to 2 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
  than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves
  can suddenly knock beachgoers off if their feet and quickly
  pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious
  injury or drowning.

  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor flooding is possible in
  low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of
  the coastal rivers. This is due to total tide of up to 11.1
  feet at Toke Point resulting in tide up to one foot above
  ground level during high tide, total tide of up to 10.6 feet
  at Tongue Point resulting in tide up to one foot above ground
  level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when
  sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions
  in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the
  water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially
  watchful of children. Those participating in razor clam digs
  should additionally exercise caution.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

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