PORTLAND -- Yet another storm was pounding the Oregon Coast and a Winter Storm Warning was issued through Friday morning.
The National Weather Service said they expected high winds, althought they wouldn't be as severe as Monday’s storm.
"Now we're already seeing the next system developing, and will feel another round of wind and rain on Thursday," said KGW Meteorologist Nick Allard. "We still have High Wind Warnings in effect at the coast for sustained winds of 30-45 mph with gusts around 70+ mph. Those winds will stay windy Thursday morning, but really pick up again in the afternoon, then peak Thursday night between 5 and 10 p.m."
Along with the wind will be at least 2-6 inches of rain and and high surf. "The coast will keep rain all day Thursday, which is why we have a Flood Watch at the coast, the Willapa Hills and the Coast Range. We may see a couple of inches of rainfall there Thursday, and more Friday."
Businesses and neighbors were advised to secure property and prepare low areas that typically flood. Everyone was also warned to stay off the beach during the storm.
Allard Friday will be very wet, even inland. "The rainfall stalled along the coast will push in, and give us a very heavy dose of rain for the morning hours. Winds will calm down a little, but it will still be breezy to windy, especially midday when brief area of strong winds moves through," he said.
As for the weekend, Allard said Saturday will be rainy, then we'll see showers for Sunday and Monday before two potentially dry days on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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