City of Salem Road Conditions
Alerts!
Northwest Coast Range, West Coast Range, WA-Willapa Hills; Weather Alert
High Wind Watch, *NOAA Issue Date: 3/7/2014 02:09:00 PM
A strong Pacific front will move across the coast and the coastal mountains Saturday night
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Causing strong winds and heavy rain.
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High Wind Watch in effect from late Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night for the north and central Oregon coast range and the Willapa hills of southwest Washington
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The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a High Wind Watch
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Which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* Winds:
southwest winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts 60 to 70 MPH
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Mainly over the higher terrain and exposed west slopes.
* Timing:
mainly Saturday night.
* Locations include:
Vernonia
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Swisshome
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Lees Camp.
* Impacts:
the winds may cause local tree damage and result in local Power disruptions. Travel may be difficult
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Especially for high profile vehicles.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 MPH
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Or gusts of 58 MPH OR stronger may occur. Continue to Monitor the latest forecasts.
North Coast, Central Coast, WA-South Coast; Weather Alert
High Wind Watch, *NOAA Issue Date: 3/7/2014 02:09:00 PM
A strong Pacific front will move across the coast and the coastal mountains Saturday night
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Causing strong winds and heavy rain.
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High Wind Watch in effect from late Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night for the south Washington and north and central Oregon coasts
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The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a High Wind Watch
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Which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* Winds:
coastal communities
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South winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts 50 to 60 MPH. Near beaches and headlands
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30 to 40 MPH with gusts 60 to 70 MPH.
* Timing:
beginning mid to late afternoon on the central Oregon coast and late afternoon to early evening on the south Washington coast. Winds will decrease a few hours after midnight Sunday night.
* Locations include:
Lincoln City
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Newport
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Cape Foulweather
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Yachats
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Florence
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Astoria
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Cannon Beach
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Tillamook
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Netarts
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Pacific City
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Raymond
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Long Beach
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Cape disappointment.
* Impacts:
the winds may cause local tree damage and result in local Power disruptions. Travel may be difficult
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Especially for high profile vehicles.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 MPH
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Or gusts of 58 MPH OR stronger may occur. Continue to Monitor the latest forecasts.
Road Conditions by Route
No adverse road conditions reported at this time.