GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY COAST — * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves along the coast. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. Inundation of 1.75 to 2.25 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast zone.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until noon PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous breaking waves can knock people off their feet and sweep them into the ocean. Driftwood and debris in powerful surf can injure or even kill people on the beach observing the ocean. High surf will result in erosion to beaches, dunes, and bluffs and may cause damage to roads, trails, and coastal structures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant log and debris pile-up on the beaches and jetties from the high surf last weekend will pose additional threats to those on the beaches and will exacerbate coastal erosion.
Local conditions in Grays Harbor County Coast may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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