[Paddlewise] Local Forecast

   Thought you might enjoy our latest Oregon Coast weather.
Wind gusts recorded Sunday up to 129 mph in Bay City, with similar
all along the northern Oregon Coast. Two large storms have converged
to produce a nearly perfect Sebastian Junger scenario. Coastal towns
are mostly without power. (Dave Kruger, do you still have internet service
in Astoria?) Highway 6 between Portland and Tillamook: closed. Highway 18
between Portland and Lincoln City: closed. Coastal winds diminishing
today to 80-90 mph. Wilson River RV Park being evacuated. Rivers rising
all around us. Motorists advised to stay home due to high standing water,
downed trees, and power lines. Reporter Kimberly Moss had an oak tree
crash down on her house at 1:00 am. The combination of high tides and
storm surge may push surf and logs over the coast highway 101 today.
We'll see later. Schools closed along the coast. Tourists and locals
at the coast are mostly without power and could be temporarily trapped
in homes and motels. Casino in Lincoln City has generator power, but
portion of building has blown away. Supposed to calm down Monday night.

-- 
Bradford R. Crain
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