Beach Hazards Statement issued December 27 at 10:23AM PST until December 29 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

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

* WHERE…Clatsop and Tillamook Coast.

* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…High tide of 8.9 ft on Friday at 10 am and
9.2 ft on Saturday at 11 am. Impacts will be limited to within
2 to 3 hours of those times.

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