http://emergency.nehalembay.org/?p=934

This is an official message from the Nehalem Bay Emergency Volunteer Corps about local conditions that may affect health, safety or life. We are under a Tsunami Advisory (Advisory -> Strong currents likely -> Stay away from the shore)

The beginning of the dangerous period is predicted to start at about 2:20 pm today (February 27) and end several hours later. There may be strong currents, of danger to swimmers, boaters, and beach walkers. Please stay away from the shoreline … do not go to look, as surprising waves or currents may cause unusual and sudden risk of danger.

There is no need to panic or evacuate.

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http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=pqr&... TSUNAMI FORECASTS AT SELECTED POINTS - LA JOLLA CA 0.8M/2.6 FT LOS ANGELES CA 0.8M/2.6 FT MAILBU CA 1.0M/3.3 FT PISMO BEACH CA 1.4M/4.6 FT HALF MOON BAY CA 1.0M/3.3 FT SAN FRANCISCO CA 0.2M/0.7 FT HUMBOLDT BAY CA 0.4M/1.3FT CRESCENT CITY CA 0.6M/2.0 FT PORT ORFORD OR 0.3M/1.0 FT MOCLIPS WA 0.4M/1.3 FT TOFINO BC 0.5M/1.7 FT SITKA AK 0.4M/1.3 FT SEWARD AK 0.4M/1.3 FT KODIAK AK 0.7M/2.3 FT WAVE HEIGHTS ARE EXPECTED TO PEAK APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS AFTER INITIAL ARRIVAL.

wow a whole whoping 30cm

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http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=pqr&... ...A TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT WHICH INCLUDES THE COASTAL AREAS OF CALIFORNIA - OREGON - WASHINGTON - BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA FROM THE CALIFORNIA-MEXICO BORDER TO ATTU ALASKA... PERSONS IN TSUNAMI ADVISORY AREAS SHOULD MOVE OUT OF THE WATER... 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 WATER IS IMMINENT OF EXPECTED. SIGNIFICANT WIDESPREAD INUNDATION IS NOT EXPECTED FOR AREAS IN AN ADVISORY. TSUNAMIS ARE A SERIES OF WAVES POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SEVERAL HOURS AFTER INITIAL ARRIVAL TIME. ESTIMATED TIMES OF INITIAL WAVE ARRIVAL FOR SELECTED SITES IN THE ADVISORY ARE PROVIDED BELOW. LA JOLLA-CA 1202 PST FEB 27 YAKUTAT-AK 1619 AKST FEB 27 SANTA BARBARA-CA 1231 PST FEB 27 KODIAK-AK 1628 AKST FEB 27 SAN FRANCISCO-CA 1326 PST FEB 27 SAND PT.-AK 1629 AKST FEB 27 CRESCENT CITY-CA 1346 PST FEB 27 JUNEAU-AK 1635 AKST FEB 27 CHARLESTON-OR 1402 PST FEB 27 DUTCH HARBOR-AK 1638 AKST FEB 27 SEASIDE-OR 1446 PST FEB 27 SEWARD-AK 1639 AKST FEB 27 WESTPORT-WA 1457 PST FEB 27 ADAK-AK 1642 AKST FEB 27 NEAH BAY-WA 1507 PST FEB 27 VALDEZ-AK 1657 AKST FEB 27 TOFINO-BC 1515 PST FEB 27 CORDOVA-AK 1706 AKST FEB 27 LANGARA-BC 1551 PST FEB 27 COLD BAY-AK 1709 AKST FEB 27 SITKA-AK 1529 AKST FEB 27 SHEMYA-AK 1721 AKST FEB 27 KETCHIKAN-AK 1549 AKST FEB 27 HOMER-AK 1739 AKST FEB 27 FOR ARRIVAL TIMES AT ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS SEE WCATWC.ARH.NOAA.GOV

yeah, well... we're expecting an 8ft high tide at that time, so I imagine the water might come up onto the road. If any of you know arch cape, they might have some issues given thei hi-hi tide and the extra water from the tsunami

The warnings are extending up to B.C as well.

and Okinawa japan was hit with a 6.9 magnitude earth quake as well this morning............

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Originally posted by arkay yeah, well... we're expecting an 8ft high tide at that time, so I imagine the water might come up onto the road. If any of you know arch cape, they might have some issues given thei hi-hi tide and the extra water from the tsunami

For us right here the tide shouldn't be a problem (+4 and going out)

Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty), Washington
46.2667° N, 124.0667° W

2010-02-27 05:05 PST 2.08 feet Low Tide
2010-02-27 06:11 PST Moonset
2010-02-27 06:58 PST Sunrise
2010-02-27 11:17 PST 8.49 feet High Tide
2010-02-27 17:15 PST Moonrise
2010-02-27 17:48 PST -0.60 feet Low Tide
2010-02-27 17:59 PST Sunset


And with west winds of about 10mph, I'll be out there :wee:

Thing to keep in mind is these are only predictions. Things can and do change.
It's best to play it safe with our very unpredictable surf in the north-west.

If a surge does hit, even a change of 30 cm will cause a lot of damage to the levels
found on the coastal areas of Oregon, Washington, and BC.

Live today.
Buggy tomorrow.

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim And with west winds of about 10mph, I'll be out there :wee:

Yeah I've been watching the wind all day... hopefully there'll be something tomorrow. I'll be picking up the pass-the-charger tonight and plan to hit the coast tomorrow

We need more tsunami warnings, today was awesome. Tandem buggied right up till dark.... Best day in a VERY long time...

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim Best day in a VERY long time...

I don't know whats worse, not being able to get to the beach, or hearing about your best day in a long time.
I will just have to live through others till NABX.
Wait, I'm on vacation till April 12th.
Whats the weather look like for Monday? :wee:

The world is falling apart...

I'll second what Jim said. The rain quit about noon, I was in the air by 12:30 didn't stop until 5:30. Best day at sunset for me. We don't have tsunamis in Eastern Wa. So I stayed .8ft above the surf line late afternoon.

Was in PDX area looking at trailers yesterday, but last sunday was rocking... pure clean NW @ 15.