WASHINGTON, USA — The Coast Guard and the National Weather Service are warning of dangerously large waves along Washington’s coast starting Thursday. This comes as areas further inland are bracing for an atmospheric river.
The NWS predicts waves between 20 and 22 feet in height will break offshore, producing dangerous seas, currents and river bar conditions. A High Surf Advisory will go into effect at 6 p.m. Thursday through 8 a.m. Friday morning.
The advisory is in effect along the entirety of the Washington coast, from Cape Flattery to the mouth of the Columbia River.
A Gale Warning is also in effect for the Washington Coast and the Strait of Juan de Fuca through 11 a.m. on Friday. The NWS warned that operating a vessel in gale conditions requires both experience and a properly equipped vessel. Less experienced sailors are advised to stay in the harbor.
The Coast Guard is warning sailors to be aware of their own capabilities and the capabilities of their vessels before setting sail. Razor clam diggers are asked to exercise “extreme caution” on coastal beaches.
The water will be unsafe for swimming or surfing during the advisory period. High surf could also lead to localized beach erosion.
Anyone who does set sail between Thursday and Friday morning are asked to wear their life jackets, keep VHF radios at hand in case they need to send a distress signal, and monitor official marine weather forecasts. Sailors in distress should contact the Coast Guard via VHF-FM radio Channel 16 or by dialing 911.
Everyone is asked to stay away from jetties and coastal rocks while the advisory is in place. High surf and wave surges can sweep people into the water with little warning. Large marine debris being carried by heavy surf can also unexpectedly wash up on beaches or rocks.
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