Oregon Coast Explored

11/12/2024

US National Weather Service Portland Oregon confirms a (relatively) weak tornado in Rockaway around 9:25pm Monday evening. Hard to see much in the dark of course. Radar signature (shear and rotation) was better than with any of the funnel cloud reports back in October and early November. Portland radar could just barely see it through gaps in the Coast Range. Remember there is no weather radar on the Oregon Coast...

11/12/2024

Tomorrow will be fun on the beach.. hope i get to snap some big waves!!?!

Breezy winds are expected Tuesday - Wednesday, especially along the coast where gusts of 40-55 mph are expected, locally higher in wind prone areas. Inland areas will see gusts 30-40 mph. Make sure to secure loose outdoor items and use caution around weak trees!

11/11/2024

"The 142nd Wing is proud to honor Veterans Day with F-15 flybys across Oregon as a tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our country," said Colonel Michael Kosderka, 142nd Wing Commander. "These flights symbolize our respect and gratitude for veterans while demonstrating our ongoing commitment to protecting the Pacific Northwest and upholding the freedoms they fought to secure."

Tillamook @10:30am

The 173rd Fighter wing stationed at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls is conducting flyovers for veterans day. Three will be taking place across Southern Oregon.

11:20 a.m.: VFW Post 966 in Brookings, Ore.

11/11/2024

Salute to all the veterans. Thank em for their service today! 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🇺🇲

11/10/2024

⚠️⚠️𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆⚠️⚠️

Starting late Monday into Tuesday, elevated seas are expected along the Oregon coast, with wave heights reaching up to 20 feet and wind gusts up to 35 mph. If you're planning a trip to the beach, please take extra precautions:

-𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 – large waves can appear unexpectedly and sweep people into the water.
-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱, especially near the water's edge. Even small waves can lift these and cause serious injuries.
-𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 – these unpredictable waves are often larger than others and can appear suddenly.
-𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, as waves can knock people off balance and pull them into the water.
-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 – strong winds and rain can make coastal cliffs unstable.
Please prioritize safety and stay alert to changing ocean conditions.


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11/10/2024

Urgent ⚠️

11/09/2024

November 11th to 2pm
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11/09/2024

Celebrate Veterans Day in Florence, Oregon, and wave to the Grand Marshals, Wendy Farley-Campbell, USN and

Wayne Sharpe, USMC riding through Historic Old Town Florence. Honor the veterans in your life and in the community this November 11th. Starts at 1pm to 3pm at the Church. See map below for route.

11/08/2024

Gotta love the Oregon coast! 📸

11/07/2024

11/07/2024

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon early Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Officials said the quake happened around 6:17 a.m. and was about 79 miles west from Yachats, Oregon.

11/07/2024

🌊Winter Storm Season on the Oregon Coast is almost here! Whether you’re visiting to experience a storm Oregon style or simply looking for a coastal escape and find yourself in the middle of one—you’re in for an adventure.

Storm season runs from November to February, sometimes extending into March. And for the avid storm watchers, don’t miss the King Tides, the highest tides of the year—spectacular and powerful. These massive tides occur when the earth, moon, and sun align perfectly.

🗓 King Tides Dates:
November 15-17, 2024
December 13-15, 2024

🌊 North Oregon Coast Storm-Watching Spots
Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria
Ecola State Park and Oswald West State Park near Cannon Beach
Seaside Promenade
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint near Oceanside
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area in Pacific City

🌊 Central Oregon Coast Storm-Watching Spots
Depoe Bay
Yaquina Bay Outstanding Natural Area in Newport
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area near Yachats
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint near Florence

🌊 South Oregon Coast Storm-Watching Spots
Shore Acres State Park near Coos Bay
Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor near Brookings

On king tide dates, check local tide tables at the location nearest you for high and low tide times.

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11/07/2024

ARREST MADE IN SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR CASE

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Detectives from Lincoln City Police Department arrested 53-year-old Angela Rose Schafer of Lincoln City on charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor.

Detectives began the investigation after the victim came forward and reported the activity to law enforcement. Detectives learned that the suspect, Angela Schafer, was a Lincoln County School District employee who worked at Taft High and Taft Elementary schools. Upon receiving the report, Detectives moved quickly but thoroughly, and as part of their investigation, obtained a search warrant for Schafer’s residence. It is believed that the crimes occurred in January of 2024 and the victim was a student of Taft High School.

On November 5, 2024, LCPD Detectives served the search warrant on Schafer’s residence and she was arrested from the school. Schafer was subsequently lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on the following criminal charges: R**e in the third degree, Sexual Abuse in the third degree, Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor, and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.

LCPD would like to thank the Lincoln County School District for their full cooperation and assistance with our investigation.

If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Bud Lane at 541-994-3636.

11/06/2024

Check this out!

11/06/2024

Looks like fun

11/06/2024

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This afternoon we got a report that a small shark with a long tail had washed ashore near Ave. U in Seaside. Turns out this beautiful shark was a four-foot, female blue shark. While sad, the shark was in great condition and we were able to recover it. It will be too difficult to tell the cause of death, so we will not be doing a necropsy, however, we will be dissecting it with a school group in the future. This gives students an opportunity to learn about this incredible species up close and in person.

Blue sharks are named after their blue coloration and are one of the most common sharks worldwide. They can be found thriving along the coastlines of every continent except Antarctica. While they can reach up to 12 feet in length, they rarely exceed 10 feet.