
ALT A National Weather Service (NWS) Portland infographic titled "STRONG WINDS" for Thursday, Dec 18, 2025. Text Summary: High Wind Watch until 7 PM Thursday: Southwest winds with maximum gusts up to 60 mph affecting the Central Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast Range. Wind Advisory until 7 PM Thursday. South winds with gusts up to 45 mph affecting the North Oregon Coast Range, Willamette Valley, and Portland/Vancouver Metro. Impacts: Downed trees and power outages due to a combination of high winds and saturated soils. Preparedness Actions: Secure outdoor objects that can easily blow around. Move away from downed power lines; if a line touches your car, stay inside and call for help. Use extra caution if operating a high-profile vehicle.

ALT A National Weather Service (NWS) Portland infographic titled "STRONG WINDS" for Thursday, Dec 18, 2025. Text Summary: High Wind Watch (8 AM – 7 PM Thursday): Southwest winds with maximum gusts up to 60 mph affecting the Central Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast Range. Wind Advisory (8 AM – 7 PM Thursday): South winds with gusts up to 45 mph affecting the North Oregon Coast Range, Willamette Valley, and Portland/Vancouver Metro. Impacts: Downed trees and power outages due to a combination of high winds and saturated soils. Preparedness Actions: Secure outdoor objects that can easily blow around. Move away from downed power lines; if a line touches your car, stay inside and call for help. Use extra caution if operating a high-profile vehicle.

ALT Flood potential Thursday December 18 through Saturday December 20, 2025. A map on the left shows the area of a Flood Watch for all of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Text on the right states: WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall falling onto already saturated soil and already elevated river levels. A moderate to strong atmospheric river event will bring periods of widespread heavy rain Tuesday through Saturday. Heaviest rainfall is expected on Thursday. WHERE: All locations in NW Oregon and SW Washington IMPACTS: Flooding along rivers and creeks that drain from the Coast Range, Willapa Hills, and Cascades. Flooding in poor drainage, urban, and flood-prone areas. Landslides over recently burned areas. PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Do you live in an area historically impacted by flooding? Have an action plan to protect your property. Do not drive into flooded areas. Find a different route. Visit the website weather.gov/safety/flood for more preparedness information.

ALT A National Weather Service (NOAA) graphic titled "Stay clear of flooded roads: Most flood deaths occur to people while driving." The image contains essential flood safety tips and a central illustration showing the danger of driving through floodwaters under the warning "WHEN FLOODED TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN." Flood Safety Tips include: Do not drive around barricades. Do not attempt to judge water depth and drive through. Strong currents and deadly debris can be hidden in calm-looking water. 12"-24" of moving water can sweep your car off the road. The illustration demonstrates the hazards of fast-moving water: 6 inches (reaching above an adult man's knees) can knock over and carry away an adult. 12 inches (reaching halfway up the tires of a blue sedan) can carry away a small car. 18-24 inches (reaching the chassis of a black SUV/truck) can carry away most large SUVs, vans, and trucks.

ALT Graphic of the Grays River at covered bridge near Rosburg forecast with the text that says "major flood stage on the grays river near rosburg. Major flooding of lowland areas and roads in the vicinity of hwy 4 and Rosburg. Some homes and buildings in low areas near the river are threatened with flooding above this level. When flooded, turn around don't drown".

ALT Flood potential Monday December 8 through Thursday December 11, 2025. WHAT: Periods of moderate to heavy rain through Wednesday will lead to concerns of river flooding, small stream flooding, landslides, and urban flooding. Some rivers may continue flooding into Thursday. IMPACTS: Flooding of rivers that drain from the Willapa Hills, Coast Range, and Cascades north of Lane County. Flooding of roadways, small creeks and streams, and other low-lying areas. Landslides in areas of steep terrain. Coastal flooding for coastal areas around high tide Monday. PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Never drive through flooded roads. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Avoid low-lying areas near rivers and steep slopes and canyons. If you live near a flood prone area, have an action plan in place. Find additional safety tips at the website weather.gov/safety/flood. Keep an eye on river forecasts at the website water.noaa.gov.

ALT Picture of the tides pushing onto rocks saying "Sneaker Wave Threat December 1st through the 4th. King Tides and long period swells increase risk for sneaker waves. Stay safe by: Staying farther back that you think is necessary. Never turn your back to the ocean. Stay off of logs and rocks as they can be dislodged"




















