NOAA Current Watches-OR

...Warmer Temperatures Will Increase Snow Melt This Week... Snow melt will continue to accelerate across the region over the next several days as warmer temperatures are seen. High temperatures by the end of the week are expected to be in the mid 50s to lower 60s with overnight lows in the 30s to lower 40s. In addition, a weather system will be moving through the Pacific Hydrologic Outlook 2019-03-21T14:00:00-07:00 2019-03-20T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible East Columbia River Gorge; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon FIPS6 041021 041049 041055 041059 041065 UGC ORZ041 ORZ044 VTEC

...Warmer Temperatures Will Increase Snow Melt This Week... Snow melt will continue to accelerate across the region over the next several days as warmer temperatures are seen. High temperatures by the end of the week are expected to be in the mid 50s to lower 60s with overnight lows in the 30s to lower 40s. In addition, a weather system will be moving through the Pacific Hydrologic Outlook 2019-03-19T02:50:00-07:00 2019-03-20T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Central Oregon; East Columbia River Gorge; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa County FIPS6 041013 041017 041021 041023 041031 041049 041055 041059 041061 041063 041065 041069 UGC ORZ041 ORZ044 ORZ049 ORZ050 ORZ502 ORZ503 ORZ505 ORZ506 ORZ507 ORZ508 ORZ509 ORZ510 ORZ511 VTEC

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM PDT FOR EAST CENTRAL MORROW COUNTY... Local law enforcement reports flooding due to debris blocking Hinton Creek. The blockage is near Sand Hollow along Highway 74 northeast of Heppner. It is unknown when this blockage will be cleared. If the blockage gives way suddenly flash flooding is possible downstream Flash Flood Warning 2019-03-19T08:11:00-07:00 2019-03-19T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Immediate Severe Likely Morrow 45.26,-119.49 45.39,-119.62 45.46,-119.41 45.36,-119.23 45.26,-119.49 FIPS6 041049 UGC ORC049 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190319T2000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

The National Weather Service in Pendleton Oregon has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... East central Morrow County in northeastern Oregon... * Until 100 PM PDT Tuesday. * At 636 AM PDT, local law enforcement reported flooding due to debris blocking Upper Hinton Creek. The blockage is near Sand Flash Flood Warning 2019-03-19T06:40:00-07:00 2019-03-19T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Immediate Severe Likely Morrow 45.26,-119.49 45.39,-119.62 45.46,-119.41 45.36,-119.23 45.26,-119.49 FIPS6 041049 UGC ORC049 VTEC /O.EXT.KPDT.FF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190319T2000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 AM PDT FOR EAST CENTRAL MORROW COUNTY... At 255 AM PDT, flooding is occurring due to debris blocking the Upper Hinton Creek outside of Heppner. Significant flooding is likely occurring upstream of this blockage. Any breach of this blockage could release significant amounts of water downstream in a Flash Flood Warning 2019-03-19T03:10:00-07:00 2019-03-19T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Immediate Severe Likely Morrow 45.26,-119.49 45.39,-119.62 45.46,-119.41 45.36,-119.23 45.26,-119.49 FIPS6 041049 UGC ORC049 VTEC /O.COR.KPDT.FF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190319T1400Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * Hazards...Elevated risk of sneaker waves. * Timing...Now through Tuesday afternoon. * Locations Include...Along the southern Oregon coast from Florence to the California state line, especially for west and Beach Hazards Statement 2019-03-19T02:50:00-07:00 2019-03-19T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Curry County Coast; South Central Oregon Coast FIPS6 041011 041015 UGC ORZ021 ORZ022 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-190320T0000Z/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * Hazards...Elevated risk of sneaker waves. * Timing...Through Tuesday afternoon. * Locations Include...Along the south Oregon coast from Florence to the California state line, especially for west and Beach Hazards Statement 2019-03-18T23:00:00-07:00 2019-03-19T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Curry County Coast; South Central Oregon Coast FIPS6 041011 041015 UGC ORZ021 ORZ022 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0007.190319T0600Z-190320T0000Z/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for an enhanced risk of sneaker waves...which is in effect from 11 PM PDT this evening through Tuesday afternoon. Beach Hazards Statement 2019-03-18T23:00:00-07:00 2019-03-19T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Curry County Coast; South Central Oregon Coast FIPS6 041011 041015 UGC ORZ021 ORZ022 VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.BH.S.0007.190319T0600Z-190320T0000Z/

...Warmer Temperatures Will Increase Snow Melt This Week... Temperatures will continue to warm over south central and southeast Washington as well as central and northeast Oregon this week. High temperatures by the end of the week are expected to be in the mid 50s to lower 60s with overnight lows in the 30s to lower 40s. The warmup will accelerate snow melt across the region. Hydrologic Outlook 2019-03-18T12:55:00-07:00 2019-03-19T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Central Oregon; East Columbia River Gorge; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa County FIPS6 041013 041017 041021 041023 041031 041049 041055 041059 041061 041063 041065 041069 UGC ORZ041 ORZ044 ORZ049 ORZ050 ORZ502 ORZ503 ORZ505 ORZ506 ORZ507 ORZ508 ORZ509 ORZ510 ORZ511 VTEC

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY EVENING TO 10 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Winds strengthening Sunday night and Monday, then persisting through at least Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree Wind Advisory 2019-03-17T19:00:00-07:00 2019-03-19T10:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Greater Portland Metro Area FIPS6 041005 041051 041067 UGC ORZ006 VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WI.Y.0005.190318T0200Z-190319T1700Z/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Tuesday. * WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Winds likely Wind Advisory 2019-03-17T19:00:00-07:00 2019-03-19T10:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Greater Portland Metro Area FIPS6 041005 041051 041067 UGC ORZ006 VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.WI.Y.0005.190318T0200Z-190319T1700Z/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * Hazards...Possible sneaker waves. * Timing...The threat for sneaker waves is highest this morning and lingers through late this morning. * Locations Include...Along the south Oregon coast from Florence Beach Hazards Statement 2019-03-17T02:40:00-07:00 2019-03-17T11:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Curry County Coast; South Central Oregon Coast FIPS6 041011 041015 UGC ORZ021 ORZ022 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-190317T1800Z/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for sneaker waves...which is in effect from 1 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday morning. * Hazards...Possible sneaker waves. Beach Hazards Statement 2019-03-17T01:00:00-07:00 2019-03-17T11:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Curry County Coast; South Central Oregon Coast FIPS6 041011 041015 UGC ORZ021 ORZ022 VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.BH.S.0006.190317T0800Z-190317T1800Z/

...Snow Melt Impacts Expected To Increase Over The Weekend... Warming temperatures through the weekend and into early next week will increase snow melt across much of eastern Oregon as well as south central and southeast Washington. While the ground is not frozen over much of the region, the increased runoff will likely fill small ditches and storm drains. Hydrologic Outlook 2019-03-15T14:04:00-07:00 2019-03-16T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Central Oregon; East Columbia River Gorge; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa County FIPS6 041013 041017 041021 041023 041031 041049 041055 041059 041061 041063 041065 041069 UGC ORZ041 ORZ044 ORZ049 ORZ050 ORZ502 ORZ503 ORZ505 ORZ506 ORZ507 ORZ508 ORZ509 ORZ510 ORZ511 VTEC

...Snow Melt Impacts Expected To Increase Over The Next Week... Warming temperatures through the weekend and into early next week will increase snow melt across much of eastern Oregon as well as south central and southeast Washington. While the ground is not frozen over much of the region, the increased runoff will likely fill small ditches and storm drains. Hydrologic Outlook 2019-03-14T13:59:00-07:00 2019-03-15T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Central Oregon; East Columbia River Gorge; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa County FIPS6 041013 041017 041021 041023 041031 041049 041055 041059 041061 041063 041065 041069 UGC ORZ041 ORZ044 ORZ049 ORZ050 ORZ502 ORZ503 ORZ505 ORZ506 ORZ507 ORZ508 ORZ509 ORZ510 ORZ511 VTEC

...Snow Melt Impacts Expected To Increase Over The Next Week... Warming temperatures through the weekend and into early next week will increase snow melt across much of eastern Oregon as well as south central and southeast Washington. While the ground is not frozen over much of the region, the increased runoff will likely fill small ditches and storm drains. Hydrologic Outlook 2019-03-13T14:26:00-07:00 2019-03-14T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Central Oregon; East Columbia River Gorge; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa County FIPS6 041013 041017 041021 041023 041031 041049 041055 041059 041061 041063 041065 041069 UGC ORZ041 ORZ044 ORZ049 ORZ050 ORZ502 ORZ503 ORZ505 ORZ506 ORZ507 ORZ508 ORZ509 ORZ510 ORZ511 VTEC

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for the Eagle Creek Burn Area between Ainsworth State Park and Warrendale. Areas of immediate concern include Tumalt Creek and Dodson. Interstate 84 and the Old Columbia River Highway may be impacted. Flash Flood Watch 2019-03-12T14:59:00-07:00 2019-03-12T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Possible Western Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 041027 041051 UGC ORZ015 VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FF.A.0001.190312T2159Z-190312T2300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Waves and Surf...Large northwest swell will continue to produce breakers of around 20 to 22 feet through this evening. * Locations Include...Along the south Oregon coast from Florence to the California state line, especially for west and High Surf Advisory 2019-03-12T14:42:00-07:00 2019-03-12T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Curry County Coast; South Central Oregon Coast FIPS6 041011 041015 UGC ORZ021 ORZ022 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190313T0600Z/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Cascades in Lane County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions today Winter Weather Advisory 2019-03-12T14:04:00-07:00 2019-03-12T18:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Cascades in Lane County FIPS6 041039 UGC ORZ013 VTEC /O.EXT.KPQR.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-190313T0100Z/

...FREEZING RAIN THREAT ENDED BUT SNOW CONTINUES IN THE NORTHERN BLUES AND THE FOOTHILLS... .The threat for freezing rain has diminished this afternoon. Rain and snow showers will continue across for the next few hours across the Foothills of the northern Blues, but little to no additional snow accumulation expected. Snow will continue for the Winter Weather Advisory 2019-03-12T12:38:00-07:00 2019-03-12T18:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon FIPS6 041059 041061 041063 UGC ORZ502 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-190313T0100Z/