'This is not a time to be near the water'

By KVAL.com staff

Summary

A high surf advisory is in effect for the Oregon Coast. "Unpredictable and destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties and other structures with no warning," forecasters warned. >>>TRACK STORM WITH INTERACTIVE RADAR

Story Published: Nov 5, 2009 at 3:31 PM PDT

'This is not a time to be near the water'

The scene on the Oregon Coast on Thursday.

FLORENCE, Ore. -- A high surf advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Thursday evening to 4 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

"Large swell generated by a storm in the Gulf of Alaska will build tonight through Friday and continue through Saturday bringing high surf conditions to the coast," forecasters warned. "The largest seas are expected to arrive Friday afternoon. Hazards from high surf conditions along the shoreline will be enhanced during the high tides around 3 to 4 p.m. in the afternoon Friday and Saturday."

The Weather Service said rip currents and beach erosion are likely during the high surf, and they advise exercising extreme caution along Oregon's beaches.
 
"Unpredictable and destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties and other structures with no warning," forecasters warned. "Beach erosion is possible. This is not a time to be near the water."

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