As weather patterns continue to shift and intensify globally, the United States is experiencing a variety of weather-related events, from strong winds to thunderstorms, dense fog, and beach hazards. These phenomena, verified by the National Weather Service (NWS), are impacting regions in California and Oregon, prompting alerts and advisories to ensure public safety.
In Pendleton, Oregon, a Wind Advisory has been issued by the NWS, forecasting southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the Simcoe Highlands, Yakima Valley, and Lower Columbia Basin areas. The advisory, effective from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT, warns of potential impacts such as blowing around unsecured objects, downed tree limbs, and isolated power outages due to the cold front moving through the region.
In Norman, Oklahoma, a Special Weather Statement highlights a strong thunderstorm with half-inch hail moving northeast at 20 mph, potentially causing minor damage to outdoor objects in locations like Dacoma, Lambert, and Hopeton.
Meanwhile, dense fog advisories have been issued in San Francisco and Hanford, California, affecting visibility in the North Bay Interior Valleys and various counties, respectively. The NWS warns of hazardous driving conditions due to limited visibility until late morning.
Additionally, beach hazards statements have been issued in San Francisco and Eureka, California, emphasizing an increased threat of sneaker waves and rip currents along the coastlines. Large, unexpected waves reaching up to 25 feet in favored locations pose risks to beachgoers, with potential for people to be swept into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches.
These weather alerts underscore the importance of staying informed and taking necessary precautions to ensure personal safety and minimize risks during adverse weather conditions. As climate change continues to influence weather patterns, it is crucial for individuals to heed official warnings and advisories from meteorological agencies like the NWS.
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References:
1. NWS Pendleton OR Wind Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.96ad56f55c92f135d1d4a32ac7e1e2ffb32a3565.002.1.cap
2. NWS Norman OK Special Weather Statement: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9169571f57b19b50e1ccbcf9c0e16214553e112c.001.1.cap
3. NWS San Francisco CA Dense Fog Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.13c7f5fc2768bc3c9050dfe5dc414ce22f0fa153.001.1.cap
4. NWS Eureka CA Beach Hazards Statement: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.22082ec94bc5fe9b956961448bef5efa340d9822.001.1.cap
5. NWS Hanford CA Dense Fog Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5a000735248a9f306c673213127a107d92f13ef2.001.1.cap
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