Emergency Management
Mission Statement
To maintain an Emergency Services system as defined in ORS 401, by planning, preparing and providing for the prevention, mitigation and/or management of emergencies or disasters that present a threat to the lives and property of the citizens of Tillamook County.
Good afternoon,
I attended a NWS briefing and want to pass along the information they gave concerning the approach storm system
Summary -
● Strong wind gusts along the coast, mainly beaches and headlands, this afternoon into the
overnight hours. Strongest wind gusts peaking 50-65 mph, up to 70-85 mph possible (30% chance),
from 1 PM today through 4 AM Wednesday. Winds peak at ~7 PM this evening.
● For inland areas, gusts up to 35-45 mph possible, locally up to 50 mph, 1 PM today through 4 AM
Wednesday. Lower probability (15-25%) but higher impact scenario of 50-60mph winds
central/southern Willamette Valley and foothills still in play. Winds peak around 9-10 PM this
evening.
● Snow continues in the Cascades. Additional 6 to 16 inches of snow above 2000-2500 feet with the
heaviest, above 4000 feet. Snow levels rise to 4000-4500 feet by late tonight.
● Periods of moderate to locally heavy rain is expected this afternoon through early Wednesday
morning. Moderate confidence in another wet weather system late Thursday through Friday.
Localized urban flooding is possible for low-lying areas with poor drainage. Only a 5-15% chance to reach flood stage for “flashier” coast range rivers the next 7 days.
Confidence Summary
What We Know
Coastal winds peak this evening
● Coastal wind threat is over by 12 am
● Inland wind threat is over by 6 am
● No significant flooding concerns through Friday
● 10% chance for another wind event
What We Don’t Know
If unusually strong winds over the ocean & aloft will reach the coast
● Exact magnitude of wind gusts inland
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