NEWPORT -- The strongest windstorm in several years struck the Oregon Coast early Wednesday morning.
A gust at Cape Foulweather reached 110 mph, said KGW meteorologist Nick Allard. Yachats hit 109 and Lincoln City had an 81 mph gust.
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Combined seas to 30 feet with wind gusts of between to 90-100 mph were expected. All inland areas along the coast were under a High Wind Warning until 4 p.m., Wednesday.
Watch: Kyle Iboshi on Lincoln City beach with 85 mph gusts
The strongest winds were likely to be Wednesday morning, said Hill. Coastal communities were warned to expect 60 mph winds, while the headlands could see wind gusts near 100 mph.
"If it gets as strong as they're talking about, there will probably be some people losing shingles and that kind of stuff," said Jim Buisman, Lincoln County's public works director. "It's really hard to predict, of course. A lot's going to depend on just where it hits and how hard it hits."
Residents in coastal communities are used to powerful winds, Buisman said, and crews are ready to respond to hazards.
The Coast Guard in Astoria was securing its equipment and reminding mariners that river bars often close in severe weather, Petty Officer Shawn Eggert said. People should check their safety equipment before taking a boat out, or they should ensure it's safely moored if they're on land, he said.
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A High Surf Advisory was also issued through 7 p.m. at the Central Oregon Coast, with swells reaching 25 to 30 feet. and powerful breakers expected in the surf zone.
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