High Surf Warning for Northern Washington Coast; Grays Harbor County Coast
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What is happening
What: Dangerously large breaking waves along the coast. Impacts: Dangerous breaking waves can knock people off their feet and sweep them into the ocean. Driftwood and debris in powerful surf can injure or even kill people on the beach observing the ocean. High surf will result in erosion to beaches, dunes, and...
What the bulletin says to do
Everyone should remain out of the water and well back from the surf zone. This includes staying off jetties, piers, and other coastal structures. Never turn your back on the ocean and keep children and pets close. Know the tides and forecast conditions. Follow warning signs and respect barriers.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast zone. * WHEN...Until noon PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous breaking waves can knock people off their feet and sweep them into the ocean. Driftwood and debris in powerful surf can injure or even kill people on the beach observing the ocean. High surf will result in erosion to beaches, dunes, and bluffs and may cause damage to roads, trails, and coastal structures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant log and debris pile-up on the beaches and jetties from the high surf last weekend will pose additional threats to those on the beaches and will exacerbate coastal erosion.
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High Surf Warning issued November 13 at 10:36PM PST until November 14 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
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High Surf Warning issued November 13 at 2:47PM PST until November 14 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
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High Surf Warning issued November 13 at 2:47PM PST until November 14 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Seattle WA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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