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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Oregon Beach Weather
ISSUED: 9:39 AM FEB. 14, 2023 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
…HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers 20 to 25 feet. * WHERE…Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN…Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.
…HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Very steep seas of 16 to 21 feet at 13 seconds. Northwest winds of 20 to 30 kt with gusts of 35 kt. * WHERE…All areas, but the strongest winds and highest seas will be over the outer waters beyond 10 NM from shore. * WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS…Steep to very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…An unstable air mass will move in overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. Some stronger showers could produce lightning and brief, but strong wind gusts in excess of 35 kt. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Coast Guard Rescues Three Surfers Near Agate Beach
The Coast Guard reports they rescued three surfers in distress Sunday near Agate Beach. The Coast Guard received a report just before 2 p.m. Sunday of two male surfers in distress who were being pushed up against rocks near Agate Beach.
According to a Coast Guard press release, a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay was diverted to the scene and a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew was launched from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport.
The boatcrew arrived on scene at approximately 2:15 p.m. and located one surfer on the rocks and one in the water. Due to the rocks and rough surf, the boatcrew was unable to navigate close enough to rescue the surfers.
The aircrew arrived on scene at approximately 2:50 p.m. and located the three people in distress on the rocks. The aircrew deployed a rescue swimmer, hoisted two people to the helicopter and transported them to shore, where members from Newport Fire Department were waiting to provide assistance.
The aircrew returned on scene and hoisted the final third person from the rocks and transported him to shore.
Tree Work on Hwy 20 Delayed Due to Weather
From the Oregon Department of Transportation, the tree work on Highway 20 at Milepost 3 has been postponed by one day due to the weather. Expect delays on Wednesday and Thursday, this week between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
ODOT crews will be removing hazardous trees and debris from a recent slide. Crews with the Oregon Department of Transportation are removing unstable hazard trees from the slide area.
“We will remove about 20 trees at the top of the slide to prevent them from falling on the road and power transmission lines,” ODOT states in a release.
Flaggers will stop traffic when trees are being taken down. Delays are expected to be minimal. http://tripcheck.com
Get Set for Three Capes Marathon Relay
Three Capes Marathon Relay, which can be run solo or as two or five-person teams. The marathon race “with a view” will be hosted Saturday, Feb. 25, in Tillamook County.
The spectacularly scenic 26.2-mile course starts at Cape Meares Lake. The course cruises over Cape Lookout and finishes at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, passing through or running adjacent to six state parks, two national wildlife refuges, multiple Tillamook County parks and offering stunning vantage points of the Tillamook Bay, Netarts Bay and the Pacific Ocean along the way.
The course is separated into five legs of distances from 4.37 miles to just under seven miles. Team categories include: family, business, school and Clydesdale. Starting and ending at sea level, there is nearly 2,400 feet of climb within the course, offering a challenging race that is great for building team camaraderie.
The cost for registration is $79 for the solo marathoner, $129 for a two-person team and $249 for a five-person team. Every participant will receive a Three Capes Relay medal when crossing the finish line and those who register by February 15 will also receive a race t-shirt.
Teams of high school runners can receive a 30-percent discount by using the code, “High School Runner” when registering. For more information and registration: http://threecapesrelay.com
83-year-old Clarence Edward Pitts walked away from his home in Bandon on Tuesday, January 31 at around 1:00 p.m. Pitts is described as:
- 6′ 00″
- 150 lbs
- Gray hair
- Brown eyes
- Last seen wearing an orange beanie, plaid jacket, tan pants and white shoes
- May have a walking cane
- Has dementia and PTSD
Pitts may be in a vehicle that was also found to be missing from the home:
- 1999 Toyota Van
- White
- Oregon license plate: WYN 788
If you see Clarence or have any information pertaining to where he may be, please call the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 541-396-2106 or the Bandon Police Department at 541-347-3189.
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