After a wet and wild start to the month, Oregon’s weather has dried out in a big way and that’s expected to stay the case for the foreseeable future.
On Saturday at 2:09 a.m. an air stagnation advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Tuesday at 10 a.m. for South Central Oregon Coast, Central Douglas County, Eastern Douglas County Foothills,
"Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions," NWS said, warning of "deteriorating air quality for people with respiratory problems" and "visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog," which "could make driving conditions hazardous."
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning for some beach counties in Oregon about so-called sneaker waves that could kill people. Sneaker waves could be lethal by knocking over unsuspecting people and pulling them into cold waters or carrying heavy driftwood logs that can pin people down.
After months of waiting, La Niña conditions finally emerged in the tropical Pacific last month, according to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center.
An air stagnation advisory has been issued for large portions of Idaho and Oregon, warning residents of stagnant air conditions that could trap pollution near the ground and lead to poor air quality.
The National Weather Service is warning the public of a moderate risk for sneaker waves in Douglas, Coos and Curry counties.
The National Weather Service canceled the Freezing Fog Advisory that was out for parts of Central Oregon, but patchy freezing fog is possible this morning, especially in Jefferson County. Breezier conditions have helped to scour out some of the fog overnight.
The National Weather Service issued an air stagnation advisory at 2:09 a.m. on Saturday in effect until Tuesday at 10 a.m. for Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County.
On Saturday at 3:17 a.m. a beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 1 p.m. until Sunday 6 p.m. for South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.
On Thursday at 7:35 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 1 p.m. for Tualatin Valley, West Hills and Chehalem Mountains, Outer Southeast Portland Metro and Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn counties.
The Beaverton Community Center, at 12350 SW 5th St., and the Blanton Street Building, at 20665 SW Blanton St., will be open 24 hours for people seeking shelter starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, a Washington County spokesperson said in an email.