Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 9 at 12:49AM PST until January 11 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Issue date: 2026-01-09T08:49+00:00
* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 9 at 12:46AM PST until January 12 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Issue date: 2026-01-09T08:46+00:00
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 4 AM PST early this morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks, logs, and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.
