At 1:46 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued an updated high wind warning for Oregon’s Central Coast and Tillamook County Coast, which was in force until 8 a.m.
“South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph, with the strongest winds along the headlands and open exposed areas,” the weather service reports. After 5 am, the winds will shift more to the southwest to the west.
Damaged winds have the potential to topple electrical wires and trees. There will likely be some power outages. The weather agency warns that travel will be challenging, particularly for well-known automobiles.
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