High Surf Warning for Northern Washington Coast; Grays Harbor County Coast
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What is happening
What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves along the coast. For the High Surf Warning, 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...
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...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves along the coast. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County Coast zones. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * 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 recent high surf events will pose additional threats to those on the beaches and will exacerbate coastal erosion.
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High Surf Warning issued November 14 at 11:40AM PST until November 16 at 10:00AM 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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