January 29, 2008:  72 mph winds across the bridge at Humbug earlier this morning, 77 mph on the Cape. Nothing like snow to rain and wind!

January 4, 2008:  75 mph on the cape already this morning. I suspect the winds lights have just come on for travel south... a gust blew through at 55 mph at 7.30.

December 27, 2007:  Stay "tuned" this blustery weather may or may not bring an exciting storm! Windy I guess... 85 on the cape, and not over 30 anywhere else.

December 25, 2007:  Merry Christmas!

December 22, 2007:  Cloudy skies and blustery wind on the cape this morning.

You just have to love the Curry Pilot. Bottom line, living along the low lying coast.. we need to be assured that the right message gets out. There's no doubt our sirens work, but I think they sound just like the fire siren, the only difference being duration. If we have to wait three minutes to see if its a fire or tsunami, we have wasted valuable time. This morning it comes to light that the county has but one person qualified and he was in the hospital.  Not to mention, part of a message was not broadcast.  All in all, I rest my case.  We need trained personnel to make intelligent decisions, and one in the hospital isn't helpful.

December 19, 2007:  Not sure what time the Tsunami warning went out, but evacuated because I didn't know how much time we had and I couldn't find my earthquake link. Had I found it, I would probably have gone back to bed. The tsunami was pretty much canceled before our sirens even went off.  3:23 am... over and out... I hope to sleep anyway.

To: U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and British Columbia coastal regions
From: NOAA/NWS/West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (Experimental Web Product)
Subject: Tsunami Warning #1 issued 12/19/2007 at 0:36AM AKST
A Tsunami Warning is in effect which includes the Alaska coastal areas from Nikolski, Alaska to Attu, Alaska.
This message is advisory only for other areas of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska.

To: U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and British Columbia coastal regions
From: NOAA/NWS/West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (Experimental Web Product)
Subject: Final Tsunami Warning #2 issued 12/19/2007 at 1:05AM AKST
The Tsunami Warning is canceled for Alaska.
NO destructive tsunami has been recorded, and NO tsunami danger exists along the coasts of the U.S. west coast states, Alaska, and British Columbia. Local authorities can assume all clear upon receipt of this message.

There was NEVER a TSUNAMI WARNING for the OREGON COAST. Curry County emergency personal screwed up. The set the sirens off (out of Gold Beach) on an ADVISORY notice for Oregon!  What we need is emergency personal with at least a minimal command of the English language, so they can read the notices put out by NOAA. How many times will we evacuate for the fun of it?  We need practice one person told me.  How are we to know when the Tsunami is real? We need to think about this as they ask to set up a special tax district to pay for public safety.  Hit the contact button at the bottom of the page if you care to comment.  AGAIN THERE WAS NO TSUNAMI WARNING FOR OREGON!  I hold my ground: while the Curry Pilot states that they called for more information... it was still MAY HAVE.. they did not use all the tools available to make an intelligent decision.

Update: The storm winds started about the time the let us all go home last night. Sustained winds on the cape are 50 mph and above with the high gust at 76 mph. Winds across the bridge at Humbug hit 62 mph earlier, but have calmed to the teens, 32 mph at Battle Rock.

December 16, 2007:  Sustained winds on the cape over 50 mph with gusts to 77 mph so far. Looks like the wind might be tapering off a little, with the last gust at 51. If they are working... the warning lights for travel south should be flashing as wind gusts are up to 40 mph, with a high gust of 63 mph. Be safe if you have to drive.

December 16, 2007:  Winds are back...a 72 mph gust hit the cape about 10 this morning. Sustained winds are over 40 mph. Not enough rain to make the gauge move.

December 13, 2007:  Just an update on local storm damage. Ms. Ruby Price, 2cj Superintendent,  presented information to the local Rotary Club today on the damage at the high school, along with reports on various subjects such as asbestos (none). Johnny on the spot FEMA, was there to inspect as well. Hundreds of trees are down everywhere, and the highway department has done a good job of getting them off the roads, and is now working on getting the removed from the shoulders.   While we have significant damage here, we are pretty lucky we did not get flooded along with the wind. Others were not so lucky such as Vernonia. I confirmed with the state climatologist that the high gust of 129 registered at Garabaldi was indeed documented.  Port manager Gary Anderson, reports while the fishermen are out fishing and delivering product,  there are still a lot of bugs to work out including the fuel system damaged in the storm.  Hodge Distributor, Inc. is currently providing "boat to boat" service each day until the system is back up and running. 

December 5, 2007:  A calm foggy morning.  Please drive safe!  Check back later for storm photos.

December 4, 2007:  No doubt this storm left Oregon and Washington a mess. Cape Blanco hit 100 or more 23 times during the storm, before it quit working at 10:40 am yesterday. High gust was 113 mph.  Sustained winds on the cape were over 60 (most 70 or more) from 5.55 am December 2 until the gauge quit working at 10.40 am December 3rd at 68 mph sustained and a gust of 87. The high gust for yesterday was 108.  UPDATE:  The dock is a mess, the buildings shuffled to the edge again, apparently the roof blew off the PHS gym.  I have not witnessed that yet. 

CORRECTION:  I received information that it was not the PHS gym roof but the roof over the office wing, which includes the library and several classrooms.  Should have some photos posted tomorrow.  For those who are familiar with the dock... the water flooded up to the Aries, which is the 2nd fishing vessel up from the main hoist.  Everything else on the dock looks like an instant replay of the last storm that did major damage on the dock. As always, fishermen are down there pulling together to get back in business. Power and phone companies are everywhere (along with tree companies & chippers)... watch for their flares and signs. While the road is clear to Bandon, downed trees line the edges in many places. There are still many around without power. 

Amazing how we went from a major storm, with swollen rivers... to a perfectly calm evening... however, it is foggy, so please drive safe and pay attention to all the work crews still out.

December 3, 2007:  Winds have continued through the night. This mornings highs were 107 at 2.25 am and 100 at 3.25 am, and 101 at 4:55 am. Gold Beach hit 72 mph recorded at 3.45. Dock recorded 84 mph at 10.06 pm last night and 82 at 4 am this morning. Apparently Brookings is getting the tail end with winds 60 and under.  UPDATE: 6:30 am... wind continues: 102 mph at 5.10, Gold Beach 74 at 5.45.  UPDATE: for 7.40 am is 102 mph 80 mph across the dock.  UPDATE: Cape hit 104 twice since 7:55.  We have not seen sustained winds of less than 50 mph on the cape since yesterday at 5:40 am.  Are we having fun yet? No power, no water, no heat.... last guest on the Cape was 87 Gold Beach was 77, the dock 65 mph.  UPDATE: NOON:  Travel north to Bandon is more or less closed due to the high winds and trees coming down across the road.  Delays are less than 20 min according to ODOT.  Same goes for several coastal highways including Hwy 26 out of Florence.  Power outs and wind blown tree damage is widespread.  Haven't heard of structural damage.

Apparently there is a fire on Port Orford Look. Trees are down around town as are most of the STOP signs... please use caution when driving! Waves are crashing over the dock (no surprise right?). I must say I didn't believe all the "Columbus Day" hype before this storm, but I think this one got close and not sure we are done yet. Bandon hit 69 at the Agrimet station at 5.15 this morning. 1.24 pm update: wind over the docks is sustained at 40 give or take with gusts to 60.

Winds on the dock are still running a steady 50 mph over the docks, with gusts into the 60's. All the rest of the gauges are down... Hope everyone fared well. We lost a little tree and a branch here and there.

December 2, 2007:  NOAA wins... We are up to 96 mph on the Cape... My gauge which is protected hit 35mph. After midnight the wind gauge at Humbug hit 63. Not much rain, just wind. 10 AM update:  Cape Blanco 101 mph!  UPDATE: 6 PM - 102 mph at 4.25 pm - 81 mph across the dock. Significant storm warnings are in effect through Tuesday along with flood watches or warnings, depending on where you live. NOAA predicts hurricane force winds... (over 64 mph) it's been that most of the day! Batten down the hatches! Share what you see around you, I will post the good stuff.  UPDATE:  5.40 PM 109 mph Brookings 60 at 6:16    Gold Beach 76 mph 5:45 pm.  Winds are still running constant 80+ on the cape with several gusts in the 101 to 109 category. Winds across the dock, after hitting 82.3 at 5:54.. the winds have calmed? down to the 60 mph category. I saw a pelican try to move sideways across the road earlier this morning, sorry I didn't have my camera.  Photo to the right by GDH of Brookings. Gold Beach hit 82 mph at 6pm. Brookings high is still 60 mph with Cape 99 and Dock high is still 82.  UPDATE: 10:25 PM WIND 113

December 1, 2007:  NOAA has a storm warning out for tomorrow... winds up to 70-75 miles and hour. It seems whenever a storm approaches it's going to be the "Columbus Day" repeat.

November 18, 2007:  We are officially WET. My internet has been down... very sorry for the lack of reports. Compounding the issue is my goofed up rain gauge. The battery decided to die, and the replacement mixed up the times. Total rain fall has exceeded 5" over the last few days. Wind was only 62 mph on the Cape yesterday.

November 13, 2007:  Total rain yesterday here on the beach .97". Cloudy this morning, rain in the forecast... but none yet.

November 12, 2007:  Rain this morning .59" ... high wind on the cape is 78 mph. Travel between Port Orford and Gold Beach... winds are 29mph, be careful driving.  Winds on the cape hit 92 mph... please use good sense if your out and about.

November 10, 2007:  Rain! Some high winds yesterday ... 58 mph on the Cape yesterday.  Rain total for the 10th .79".

October 23, 2007:  So much for rain in October...75 on the Dock and 81 in town. Barely a breath of air movement, even on the Cape.

October 18, 2007:  Windy morning... 53 mph winds across the dock last hour, the Cape gauge quit about 1:30 am with a gust of 53 mph. If my original observations are correct... a gust in my backyard can be doubled for the Cape... so guessing somewhere 60mph or more last hour.  Update: 9:20am - Winds are still up... 43mph across the dock, 45mph across the Brush Creek bridge... lights are on, warning of hazardous travel between Port Orford & Gold Beach.

Update: 10:25 AM - the winds have been stronger last hour. Brush Creek bridge gust 63 mph, running around 50 mph.
Update: 1:10 PM - Wind gusts are in the high 50's with the highest last hour 68 across the Brush Creek Bridge, the Cape gauge woke up... high was this morning 74 MPH.

Final damages for October 18, 2007: 1.22" rain, 76 mph across the Brush Creek Bridge, 74 mph on the Cape, 63 mph across the Dock.

October 17, 2007:  A few light thunder rumbles last night, but clap of thunder at 4:28 this morning likely awakened the entire town. Just .28" of rain yesterday. High wind on the Cape was 62, early yesterday.

October 16, 2007:  Guess I was asleep yesterday... with only a bit of rain (.24) and a heavy breeze (1 flag on the dock) I didn't think much of this little storm. However, I note this morning that the Cape had winds to 53 mph. They are in that category this morning, so don't expect the lighthouse to be open for tours today. Best to stay inside with some warm cocoa and enjoy the storm... that is if you don't have to work.

October 9, 2007:  Really still kind of waiting for the storm. High wind so far is 56 MPH on the Cape last hour.  Update: 7:48 - Welcome to Starband satellite internet service... if the storm watcher disappears ... blame it on Starband!     :-(     The storm wasn't as big as expected... 1.10" of rain and really not much wind, even for Cape Blanco: 63mph about 3:30 this afternoon.

October 8, 2007:  They are predicting high winds for today... so far (8:23am) it's calm outside with .04" of drizzle last night.  Teach me to use the TV weather reports... evidently this storm is not due in until tomorrow. Over the last four years, we have had but .04" of rain on the 9th day of October. Evidently, this year we are going to have a significant storm.  So far, not a trace of wind out my window. (11am)

October 3, 2007:  Rain for last night was .55 with another .12 so far this morning.

August 19, 2007:  Who would have thought I would be writing this in AUGUST! 58 mph wind gust on Cape Blanco this morning, and nearly one-half inch of rain since last night.

July 21, 2007:  Anybody out there beginning to wonder what happened to SUMMER? Thirty to forty mile-an-hour winds with rain is not conducive to my summer fun! It was 45 mph on the Cape and 32 across the dock.

Coast Guard Coastal Warning System (Flags) Reinstated by the U.S. Coast Guard on June 1, 2007

Small Craft Winds 24 to 38 mph

Gale Warning Winds 39 to 54 mph

Storm Warning Winds 55 to 73 mph

Hurricane Force Winds Winds from 74 mph and up

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