* WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous
surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE…Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington
Coast.
* WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM PST this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this
morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.
Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other
structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and
jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion
may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal
water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Tides are expected to peak around 11 AM PST
Saturday. Toke Point tidal gauge is expected to peak around 12.9
feet, Tongue Point tidal gauge is expected to peak around 11.8
feet, and Garibaldi tidal gauge is expected to peak around 10.9
feet.
