Oregon Coast Travel News

Six Orcas Dazzle Oregon Coast - Pacific Northwest Sees 2st Gray Whale Wash Up
Oregon had its fifth dead gray whale; orcas heading south. See video. Marine sciences, whales
Drone Ban Along Majority of Oregon Coast: A Deeper Dive and Strong Reactions
A look at rule details, how it affects creators. Weather
Unique Quartet Show By Candlelight On Oregon Coast Gives Rock Some Twists
NPAC on Thursday, May 14, experience string versions of Bowie, Stones. Newport events
Ontario Eastern Oregon Weather - Forecasts, Sky Cams, Alerts, Current Conditions
Weather forecasts, sky cams, alerts and current conditions for Ontario in eastern Oregon
Camping and Parking Rate Hikes Kick In Around Oregon, Coastline - More Possible
This season means higher rates and more could be coming. Sciences, travel tips
Bloom Newport Brings Live Music and Food to Central Oregon Coast Town in May
Newport Performing Arts Center on May 16, 2026, going from 3 to 7 p.m. Newport events
Yet Another Rare Sighting of Snowy Owl on Oregon Coast - Third This Year
Latest in Newport, two others this year. Sciences
Another Major Fireball Above Washington, Oregon - Caught on Video on the Coast
Reported by over 100 people and mapped by NASA satellites. Astronomy, weather
Fireworks Return to Lincoln City, But Major Changes As It Focuses on Oregon C...
Show is moved to Devils Lake because of a wildlife reserve, but events stay in Taft. Lincoln City events
One of Oregon's Top Coastal Accesses Changes Hands: Lincoln City Takes Over D...
State Parks hands over the lease to the city, which will build new additions
Calling All Artists: Design the Poster for the 100-Year Celebration of Oregon...
Entries accepted now for the contest. Astoria events
Super Moon, Blue Moon, Micro Moon and Meteor Shower - All Above Oregon / Wash...
Why we'll be getting extreme large and minus tides, plus meteors and more. Astronomy, weather. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events
Two More Dead Whales on Oregon / Washington Coast, Why It's Happening
Oregon whale was so decayed it was in two pieces; Washington whale also a gray and emaciated. Sciences, Rockaway Beach, Long Beach
Reggae Musician Mike Love Hits Oregon Coast for Seriously Irie Lincoln City Show
The Beach Club in Lincoln City hosts the show on Saturday, June 28. Lincoln City events
Invasive Carp Found in Central Oregon Reservoir, Near Sutherlin
Common carp were introduced illegally and biologists are concerned.

SPC Tornado Watch 191
7 May 2026 at 8:50am
WW 191 TORNADO FL CW 071450Z - 071700Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 191 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 950 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Western Panhandle of Florida Coastal Waters * Effective this Thursday morning from 950 AM until NOON CDT. * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible SUMMARY...A short-term risk for severe thunderstorms and a couple of tornadoes seemingly exists across the western part of the Florida Panhandle for the next few hours as a supercell or two moves east within an unstable and adequately sheared environment. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 25 statute miles north and south of a line from 25 miles west northwest of Pensacola FL to 10 miles southeast of Crestview FL. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. && AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 27035. ...Smith Read more
SPC Tornado Watch 190
7 May 2026 at 1:41am
WW 190 TORNADO AL FL GA CW 070655Z - 071400Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 190 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 255 AM EDT Thu May 7 2026 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Southeast Alabama Central and Eastern Florida Panhandle Southwest Georgia Coastal Waters * Effective this Thursday morning from 255 AM until 1000 AM EDT. * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible SUMMARY...A line of thunderstorms will continue to push eastward/southeastward into the moist and unstable airmass in place over southeast Alabama/southwest Georgia and the central/eastern Florida Panhandle. Strong deep-layer vertical shear will support the potential for occasional storm organization within this line, with the strongest segments capable of damaging gusts and brief line-embedded tornadoes. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles north and south of a line from 50 miles southwest of Dothan AL to 30 miles south of Moultrie GA. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU0). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 189... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 28030. ...Mosier Read more
SPC Tornado Watch 191 Status Reports
7 May 2026 at 8:50am
WW 0191 Status Updates
STATUS FOR WATCH 0191 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET Read more