Værmelding for Tongue Point Lighthouse

High Surf Warning issued December 22 at 7:34PM PST until December 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR* WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to30 feet.* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and SouthWashington Coast.* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, andother structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks andjetties and drown while observing high surf. Similar waveconditions in the past have resulted in beach erosion and damageto coastal properties and buildings. High water run-up isexpected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves.A High Surf Warning means that high surf will affect beaches,producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Staywell back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionallyhigh waves.Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on thebeach can lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someonecaught in their path.

National Weather Service