Philomath, OR Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 2:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Patchy to localized areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility across the Columbia Plateau this afternoon. Be ready for sudden changes in visibility. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Freeze Warning issued October 9 at 1:02PM PDT until October 10 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Central Oregon. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Warning issued October 9 at 1:02PM PDT until October 10 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected for Wallowa Valley. * WHERE...Wallowa County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory issued October 9 at 12:59PM PDT until October 11 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost formation within the valleys of Josephine and Jackson Counties. Most areas will fall into the mid 30's with some higher terrain locations like Ashland and Obrien approaching the lower 30's. * WHERE...The valleys of Josephine and Jackson Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory issued October 9 at 10:37AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For both Frost Advisories, temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley County. * WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Saturday. For the second Frost Advisory, from midnight Saturday Night to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Chances for sub-freezing temperatures below 32 degrees are high in Parkdale and Dee (70-90%) Saturday night into Sunday morning. However, the majority of the Upper Hood River Valley should remain above freezing with lows of 33 to 36 degrees, including in Odell.

Frost Advisory issued October 9 at 10:37AM PDT until October 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For both Frost Advisories, temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley County. * WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Saturday. For the second Frost Advisory, from midnight Saturday Night to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Chances for sub-freezing temperatures below 32 degrees are high in Parkdale and Dee (70-90%) Saturday night into Sunday morning. However, the majority of the Upper Hood River Valley should remain above freezing with lows of 33 to 36 degrees, including in Odell.

Frost Advisory issued October 9 at 10:37AM PDT until October 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Lane County Cascade Foothills, and Linn County Lowlands Counties. In Washington, North Clark County Lowlands and South Washington Cascade Foothills Counties. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 8 at 11:55PM PDT until October 12 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...A moderate risk for sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...The beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. * WHEN...From early Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Philomath.

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