Oregon State University Warnings, Watches and Advisories

SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE

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 Oregon State University.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 8 at 3:37PM PST until December 8 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Area
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued December 8 at 2:05PM PST until December 10 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday 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 quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

Area
South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued December 8 at 1:03PM PST until December 8 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible on the beaches. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker 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.

Area
Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast
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