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Fire Weather Watch issued July 30 at 4:07AM PDT until July 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

1 month ago
...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS WITH ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR ZONE 696... ...POTENTIAL FOR SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS FOR 697, 698, 699, 702, 703, 704 THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for ABUNDANT LIGHTNING, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * Affected Area: East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703) and Methow Valley (Zone 704). * Timing: 1 PM to 8 PM Thursday * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning. * Outflow Winds: Outflow boundaries near storms will bring potential for erratic wind gusts 30 to 50 mph and could travel quite a distance from the core of the storm. * Impacts: Very warm and dry conditions will be in place as storms develop Thursday afternoon. A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms combined with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts that may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Gusty outflow winds could may result in rapid spread with any new starts.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 30 at 4:07AM PDT until July 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

1 month ago
...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS WITH ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR ZONE 696... ...POTENTIAL FOR SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS FOR 697, 698, 699, 702, 703, 704 THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696). * Winds: West 5 to 10 mph. * Timing: 1 PM to 9 PM Wednesday * Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent. * Temperatures: Up to 90. * Lightning: Isolated dry thunderstorms. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds with gusts 30-50 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds could travel quite a distance from the core of the storm. * Impacts: Hot, dry, and unstable conditions Wednesday afternoon and evening may lead to rapid fire growth on any new or existing fires. Isolated dry thunderstorms will lead to the potential for new fire starts. Gusty winds with thunderstorms may result in rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires.
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Tsunami Advisory issued July 30 at 3:20AM PDT by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center

1 month ago
If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected or is already occurring. Areas in the advisory should not expect widespread inundation. Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time. The first wave may not be the largest. At 425 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 29 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.8 occurred 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk Kamchatka. The tsunami advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 2:01AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WASHINGTON COAST AND STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA... * UPDATES...The initial tsunami waves have arrived at the Washington coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca. * LOCAL IMPACTS... A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS FROM EARLIER... La Push Washington 0.6 ft Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Neah Bay...Low tide of 1.3 ft at 958 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 6.9 ft at 438 PM PDT on Jul 30. La Push...Low tide of 0.9 ft at 943 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 7.4 ft at 415 PM PDT on Jul 30. Westport...Low tide of 1.2 ft at 956 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 8.0 ft at 435 PM PDT on Jul 30. Port Angeles...Low tide of 2.2 ft at 1153 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 6.4 ft at 651 PM PDT on Jul 30. Port Townsend...Low tide of 2.8 ft at 118 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 8.2 ft at 811 PM PDT on Jul 30. Friday Harbor...Low tide of 2.7 ft at 147 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 7.4 ft at 853 PM PDT on Jul 30. Seattle...Low tide of 3.4 ft at 214 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 11.1 ft at 849 PM PDT on Jul 30. Tacoma...Low tide of 3.4 ft at 215 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 11.5 ft at 852 PM PDT on Jul 30. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 1:52AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

1 month ago
...TSUNAMI WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WASHINGTON COAST AND STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA... * UPDATES...The initial tsunami waves have arrived at the Washington coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca. * LOCAL IMPACTS...A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS...If you are located in this coastal area, stay alert for further updates, as well as instructions from your local emergency officials. * OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS FROM EARLIER... La Push Washington 0.6 ft Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Neah Bay...Low tide of 1.3 ft at 958 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 6.9 ft at 438 PM PDT on Jul 30. La Push...Low tide of 0.9 ft at 943 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 7.4 ft at 415 PM PDT on Jul 30. Westport...Low tide of 1.2 ft at 956 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 8.0 ft at 435 PM PDT on Jul 30. Port Angeles...Low tide of 2.2 ft at 1153 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 6.4 ft at 651 PM PDT on Jul 30. Port Townsend...Low tide of 2.8 ft at 118 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 8.2 ft at 811 PM PDT on Jul 30. Friday Harbor...Low tide of 2.7 ft at 147 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 7.4 ft at 853 PM PDT on Jul 30. Seattle...Low tide of 3.4 ft at 214 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 11.1 ft at 849 PM PDT on Jul 30. Tacoma...Low tide of 3.4 ft at 215 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 11.5 ft at 852 PM PDT on Jul 30. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 1:28AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 month ago
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST AND OREGONS NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST... ** LOCAL IMPACTs... For people in the advisory area...A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... For people in the advisory area...If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Seaside Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Newport Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Long Beach Washington 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon up to 2 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * CURRENT OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon less than 1 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Willapa Bay...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 1016 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.6 ft at 1113 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.8 ft at 450 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 6.0 ft at 507 AM PDT on Jul 31. Astoria...Low tides of 0.9 ft at 1042 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.3 ft at 1138 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.7 ft at 509 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.9 ft at 536 AM PDT on Jul 31. Garibaldi...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 957 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1055 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.3 ft at 439 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.6 ft at 452 AM PDT on Jul 31. Newport...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 932 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1032 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.4 ft at 411 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.5 ft at 427 AM PDT on Jul 31. Florence...Low tides of 1.0 ft at 933 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.5 ft at 1038 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.5 ft at 409 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 4.9 ft at 428 AM PDT on Jul 31. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Tsunami Advisory issued July 30 at 12:20AM PDT by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center

1 month ago
If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected or is already occurring. Areas in the advisory should not expect widespread inundation. Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time. The first wave may not be the largest. At 425 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 29 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.8 occurred 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk Kamchatka. Estimated tsunami start times for selected sites are; Tofino British Columbia 1130 PM. PDT. July 29. Port Orford Oregon 1135 PM. PDT. July 29. La Push Washington 1135 PM. PDT. July 29. Neah Bay Washington 1140 PM. PDT. July 29. Long Beach Washington 1145 PM. PDT. July 29. Charleston Oregon 1145 PM. PDT. July 29. Brookings Oregon 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Westport Washington 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Moclips Washington 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Seaside Oregon 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Newport Oregon 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Port Angeles Washington 1215 AM. PDT. July 30. Port Townsend Washington 1245 AM. PDT. July 30. Bellingham Washington 110 AM. PDT. July 30. Tacoma Washington 200 AM. PDT. July 30. The tsunami advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 11:07PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

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...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST AND OREGONS NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST... * UPDATES... There have been no significant changes since the last statement. * LOCAL IMPACTs... For people in the advisory area...A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... For people in the advisory area...If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Seaside Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Newport Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Long Beach Washington 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon up to 2 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Willapa Bay...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 1016 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.6 ft at 1113 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.8 ft at 450 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 6.0 ft at 507 AM PDT on Jul 31. Astoria...Low tides of 0.9 ft at 1042 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.3 ft at 1138 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.7 ft at 509 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.9 ft at 536 AM PDT on Jul 31. Garibaldi...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 957 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1055 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.3 ft at 439 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.6 ft at 452 AM PDT on Jul 31. Newport...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 932 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1032 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 7.4 ft at 411 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 5.5 ft at 427 AM PDT on Jul 31. Florence...Low tides of 1.0 ft at 933 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.5 ft at 1038 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.5 ft at 409 PM PDT on Jul 30, and 4.9 ft at 428 AM PDT on Jul 31. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 29 at 10:55PM PDT until July 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

1 month ago
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR700, OR704, AND OR705... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695... .Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are forecast through Friday. While some of these storms may produce wetting rains, their high-based nature will increase the probability of scattered (Wednesday) dry thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 60 mph. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Abundant lightning and isolated dry thunderstorms. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty, erratic winds with gusts up to 50 mph.
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Tsunami Advisory issued July 29 at 9:26PM PDT by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center

1 month ago
If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected or is already occurring. Areas in the advisory should not expect widespread inundation. Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time. The first wave may not be the largest. At 425 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 29 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.8 occurred 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk Kamchatka. Estimated tsunami start times for selected sites are; Langara British Columbia 1005 PM. PDT. July 29. Tofino British Columbia 1130 PM. PDT. July 29. Port Orford Oregon 1135 PM. PDT. July 29. La Push Washington 1135 PM. PDT. July 29. Neah Bay Washington 1140 PM. PDT. July 29. Long Beach Washington 1145 PM. PDT. July 29. Charleston Oregon 1145 PM. PDT. July 29. Brookings Oregon 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Westport Washington 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Moclips Washington 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Seaside Oregon 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Newport Oregon 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Port Angeles Washington 1215 AM. PDT. July 30. Port Townsend Washington 1245 AM. PDT. July 30. Bellingham Washington 110 AM. PDT. July 30. Tacoma Washington 200 AM. PDT. July 30. The tsunami advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 9:05PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

1 month ago
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT... * LOCAL IMPACTS... A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Neah Bay Washington 1140 PM PDT on Jul 29 Westport Washington 1150 PM PDT on Jul 29 Moclips Washington 1150 PM PDT on Jul 29 Port Angeles Washington 1215 AM PDT on Jul 30 Port Townsend Washington 1245 AM PDT on Jul 30 Bellingham Washington 0110 AM PDT on Jul 30 Tacoma Washington 0200 AM PDT on Jul 30 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Neah Bay Washington less than 1 ft Westport Washington less than 1 ft Moclips Washington less than 1 ft Port Angeles Washington less than 1 ft Port Townsend Washington less than 1 ft Bellingham Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Neah Bay...Low tide of 1.3 ft at 958 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 6.9 ft at 438 PM PDT on Jul 30. La Push...Low tide of 0.9 ft at 943 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 7.4 ft at 415 PM PDT on Jul 30. Westport...Low tide of 1.2 ft at 956 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 8.0 ft at 435 PM PDT on Jul 30. Port Angeles...Low tide of 2.2 ft at 1153 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 6.4 ft at 651 PM PDT on Jul 30. Port Townsend...Low tide of 2.8 ft at 118 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 8.2 ft at 811 PM PDT on Jul 30. Friday Harbor...Low tide of 2.7 ft at 147 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 7.4 ft at 853 PM PDT on Jul 30. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 7:59PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 month ago
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST AND OREGONS NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST... * LOCAL IMPACTS... For people in the advisory area...A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... For people in the advisory area...If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Seaside Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Newport Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Long Beach Washington 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Seaside Oregon up to 2 ft Newport Oregon less than 1 ft Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8. * TIDE INFORMATION... Willapa Bay...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 1016 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.6 ft at 1113 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.7 ft at 415 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.8 ft at 450 PM PDT on Jul 30. Astoria...Low tides of 0.9 ft at 1042 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.3 ft at 1138 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.5 ft at 440 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.7 ft at 509 PM PDT on Jul 30. Garibaldi...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 957 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1055 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.3 ft at 400 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.3 ft at 439 PM PDT on Jul 30. Newport...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 932 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1032 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.2 ft at 333 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.4 ft at 411 PM PDT on Jul 30. Florence...Low tides of 1.0 ft at 933 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.5 ft at 1038 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 5.4 ft at 332 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 6.5 ft at 409 PM PDT on Jul 30. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 7:16PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT... * LOCAL IMPACTS... A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Neah Bay Washington 1140 PM PDT on Jul 29 Moclips Washington 1150 PM PDT on Jul 29 Westport Washington 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Port Angeles Washington 1220 AM PDT on Jul 30 Port Townsend Washington 1245 AM PDT on Jul 30 Bellingham Washington 0110 AM PDT on Jul 30 Tacoma Washington 0200 AM PDT on Jul 30 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST TSUNAMI DURATION... Moclips Washington 9 hrs * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Neah Bay Washington less than 1 ft Moclips Washington 0.8 to 1.4 ft Westport Washington less than 1 ft Port Angeles Washington less than 1 ft Port Townsend Washington less than 1 ft Bellingham Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.7. * TIDE INFORMATION... Neah Bay...Low tide of 1.3 ft at 958 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 6.9 ft at 438 PM PDT on Jul 30. La Push...Low tide of 0.9 ft at 943 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 7.4 ft at 415 PM PDT on Jul 30. Westport...Low tide of 1.2 ft at 956 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 8.0 ft at 435 PM PDT on Jul 30. Port Angeles...Low tide of 2.2 ft at 1153 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 6.4 ft at 651 PM PDT on Jul 30. Port Townsend...Low tide of 2.8 ft at 118 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 8.2 ft at 811 PM PDT on Jul 30. Friday Harbor...Low tide of 2.9 ft at 327 AM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 7.4 ft at 853 PM PDT on Jul 30. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 6:36PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 month ago
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST AND OREGONS NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST... * LOCAL IMPACTS... For people in the advisory area...A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... For people in the advisory area...If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Long Beach Washington 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Seaside Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Newport Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS... Long Beach Washington less than 1 ft * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.7. * TIDE INFORMATION... Willapa Bay...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 1016 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.6 ft at 1113 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.7 ft at 415 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.8 ft at 450 PM PDT on Jul 30. Astoria...Low tides of 0.9 ft at 1042 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.3 ft at 1138 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.5 ft at 440 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.7 ft at 509 PM PDT on Jul 30. Garibaldi...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 957 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1055 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.3 ft at 400 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.3 ft at 439 PM PDT on Jul 30. Newport...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 932 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1032 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.2 ft at 333 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.4 ft at 411 PM PDT on Jul 30. Florence...Low tides of 1.0 ft at 933 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.5 ft at 1038 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 5.4 ft at 332 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 6.5 ft at 409 PM PDT on Jul 30. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 5:42PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1 month ago
...TSUNAMI WATCH IS IN EFFECT SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST AND OREGONS NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST... * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... For people in the watch area...If you are located in this coastal area, stay alert for further updates, as well as instructions from your local emergency officials. * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES... Long Beach Washington 1145 PM PDT on Jul 29 Seaside Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Newport Oregon 1155 PM PDT on Jul 29 Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION... An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 8.7. * TIDE INFORMATION... Willapa Bay...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 1016 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.6 ft at 1113 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.7 ft at 415 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.8 ft at 450 PM PDT on Jul 30. Astoria...Low tides of 0.9 ft at 1042 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.3 ft at 1138 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.5 ft at 440 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.7 ft at 509 PM PDT on Jul 30. Garibaldi...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 957 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1055 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.3 ft at 400 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.3 ft at 439 PM PDT on Jul 30. Newport...Low tides of 1.1 ft at 932 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.7 ft at 1032 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 6.2 ft at 333 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 7.4 ft at 411 PM PDT on Jul 30. Florence...Low tides of 1.0 ft at 933 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 1.5 ft at 1038 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tides of 5.4 ft at 332 AM PDT on Jul 30, and 6.5 ft at 409 PM PDT on Jul 30. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 29 at 2:29PM PDT until July 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

1 month ago
...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS WITH ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for unstable thermal trough, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696). * Winds: Northwest 5 to 10 mph. * Timing: 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday, July 30, 2025. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent. * Temperatures: Up to 90. * Lightning: Isolated dry thunderstorms. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds with gusts 30-50 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds could travel quite a distance from the core of the storm. * Impacts: Hot, dry, and unstable conditions Wednesday afternoon and evening may lead to rapid fire growth on any new or existing fires. Isolated dry thunderstorms will lead to the potential for new fire starts. Gusty winds with thunderstorms may result in rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 29 at 2:15PM PDT until July 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

1 month ago
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR697, OR698, OR699, OR700, AND OR705... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR700, OR704, AND OR705... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695... .Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are forecast through Friday. While some of these storms may produce wetting rains, their high-based nature will increase the probability of isolated (today) to scattered (Wednesday) dry thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 60 mph. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Abundant lightning and isolated dry thunderstorms. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty, erratic winds with gusts up to 50 mph.
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Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 1:45PM PDT until July 31 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

1 month ago
* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees and overnight low temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
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Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 1:45PM PDT until July 30 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

1 month ago
* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees and overnight low temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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Fire Weather Watch issued July 29 at 4:31AM PDT until July 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

1 month ago
...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS WITH ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696). * Timing: Wednesday afternoon and evening. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent. * Temperatures: 80-90 degrees. * Lightning: Isolated dry thunderstorms. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds could travel quite a distance from the core of the storm. * Impacts: Hot, dry, and unstable conditions Wednesday afternoon and evening may lead to rapid fire growth on any new or existing fires. Isolated dry thunderstorms will lead to the potential for new fire starts. Gusty winds with thunderstorms may result in rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires.
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