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Long Beach - Storm Chaser - Pacific Northwest

Gearhart, Oregon, United States

Dramatic storm conditions — from atmospheric builds to active thunderstorms

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Storm Intensity · ≥ 55.0% Cloud Drama Score · ≥ 55.0% CAPE · ≥ 1200.0J/kg Lifted Index · ≤ -2.0°C

Tip: Scroll down to the 72-hour table to see exactly which condition fails hour by hour.

Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Storm Intensity 100% failing
CAPE 100% failing
Cloud Drama Score 96% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Cloud Drama Score
16%
Cloud Cover100%
Wind Gusts3.6m/s
Precipitation Chance0%
Air Pressure1016.1hPa
Storm Intensity
0%
CAPE0
Lifted Index7.1°C
Wind Gusts3.6m/s
Precipitation0.1mm

Upcoming Opportunities

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Times shown in America/Los_Angeles

No opportunities in the next 10 days

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What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast tracks Pacific storm systems hitting the Northwest coast, identifying when conditions create dramatic photography opportunities while balancing safety considerations. We monitor storm intensity, wave height, wind patterns, and King Tide timing to predict optimal storm photography windows.

The Pacific Northwest receives powerful storm systems throughout fall and winter, creating spectacular wave action along its rugged coastline. These storms combine with the region's dramatic sea stacks, headlands, and coastal forests to produce compelling images. Winter "King Tides"—exceptionally high tides—amplify storm impacts.

What makes the Pacific Northwest special for storm photography:

  • Pacific storm power - Powerful winter systems bring dramatic wave action to exposed coastlines
  • King Tides - December-February extreme high tides create exceptional wave drama
  • Haystack Rock storms - Cannon Beach's iconic sea stack withstanding storm waves
  • Cape Disappointment - One of the most dangerous bar crossings offers dramatic lighthouse storm scenes

Cannon Beach becomes a premier storm photography destination during winter storm events, particularly during King Tides when waves can reach spectacular heights around Haystack Rock and the surrounding sea stacks. The combination of accessible beach, dramatic rock formations, and powerful Pacific swells creates world-class opportunities. Cape Disappointment at the mouth of the Columbia River offers lighthouse drama during storms—waves crash against the rocky headland while the historic lighthouse stands sentinel. Shore Acres State Park near Coos Bay features a protected viewing platform where photographers can safely capture massive storm waves exploding against the cliff face. The Olympic coast provides wilderness storm photography with sea stacks and rugged shoreline. Safety is essential—our forecast helps identify conditions that are dramatic but manageable, tracking when peak storm intensity has passed but seas remain photogenic. Never turn your back on the ocean, watch for sneaker waves, and maintain safe distances from surf.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 80 hours
OR logic: one branch per group is enough
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
America/Los_Angeles
Storm Intensity
≥ 55.0%
Cloud Drama Score
≥ 55.0%
CAPE
OR1·B1
≥ 1200.0J/kg
Lifted Index
OR1·B2
≤ -2.0°C
Visibility
≥ 2500.0m
Wind Gusts
≤ 22.0m/s
Tue, Jul 7
21:000%100%0J/kg7.6°C22961m5.9m/s
22:000%68%0J/kg7.3°C5336m5.8m/s
23:000%15%0J/kg7°C7813m5.8m/s
Wed, Jul 8
24:000%8.7%0J/kg7.3°C17468m5.6m/s
01:000%6.6%0J/kg7.7°C24135m5.5m/s
02:000%9.1%0J/kg7.6°C24134m4.1m/s
03:000%11%0J/kg7.4°C24134m3.7m/s
04:000%9.1%0J/kg7.2°C24134m2.7m/s
05:000%22%0J/kg6.9°C24134m2.6m/s
06:000%26%0J/kg6.6°C24134m2.9m/s
07:000%21%0J/kg7.1°C24135m3.6m/s
08:000%26%0J/kg7.2°C24135m3.3m/s
09:000%29%0J/kg7.6°C24135m2.9m/s
10:000%30%0J/kg7.8°C24135m3.7m/s
11:000%31%0J/kg8.8°C24134m4m/s
12:000%24%0J/kg12°C24134m4.4m/s
13:000%27%0J/kg14°C24134m5.1m/s
14:000%17%0J/kg15°C24135m5.2m/s
15:000%20%0J/kg15°C24134m5.3m/s
16:000%22%0J/kg15°C24134m5.9m/s
17:000%15%0J/kg16°C24135m5.9m/s
18:000%9.7%0J/kg17°C24135m6.3m/s
19:000%11%0J/kg17°C24135m7.3m/s
20:000%17%0J/kg16°C24134m7.3m/s
21:000%13%0J/kg16°C24134m7m/s
22:000%38%0J/kg16°C24134m7m/s
23:000%15%0J/kg17°C24135m6.6m/s
Thu, Jul 9
24:000%13%0J/kg17°C24135m5.6m/s
01:000%13%1J/kg17°C24134m5.6m/s
02:000%15%0J/kg18°C24135m4.9m/s
03:000%15%0J/kg18°C24134m4.4m/s
04:000%15%0J/kg18°C24135m3.9m/s
05:000%21%0J/kg17°C24135m4.2m/s
06:000%24%0J/kg17°C24134m3.4m/s
07:000%24%0J/kg17°C24135m2.9m/s
08:000%54%0J/kg16°C24135m2.3m/s
09:000%60%0J/kg13°C24134m2.1m/s
10:000%63%0J/kg10°C24135m2.5m/s
11:000%67%0J/kg9.1°C24135m2.8m/s
12:000%41%0J/kg8.6°C24134m2.8m/s
13:000%24%0J/kg8.9°C24135m2.9m/s
14:000%25%0J/kg9°C24135m3.5m/s
15:000%21%0J/kg8.7°C24135m3.4m/s
16:000%20%0J/kg8.9°C24135m3.9m/s
17:000%15%0J/kg9.2°C24135m3.8m/s
18:000%10%0J/kg9.5°C24135m3.7m/s
19:000%11%0J/kg9.6°C24135m3.3m/s
20:000%13%0J/kg9.3°C24134m3.4m/s
21:000%14%0J/kg9.1°C24135m2.9m/s
22:000%19%0J/kg9.3°C24134m2.1m/s
23:000%15%0J/kg9.7°C24135m0.93m/s
Fri, Jul 10
24:000%15%0J/kg9.7°C24134m0.43m/s
01:000%15%1J/kg9.8°C24134m1m/s
02:000%15%1J/kg9.7°C24135m0.81m/s
03:000%15%1J/kg9.4°C24134m0.3m/s
04:000%13%0J/kg9°C24134m1m/s
05:000%29%1J/kg8.8°C24134m1.2m/s
06:000%23%0J/kg8.8°C24135m1.7m/s
07:000%19%0J/kg8.3°C24134m1.9m/s
08:000%23%0J/kg8.4°C24134m1.8m/s
09:000%18%0J/kg9.3°C24135m1.8m/s
10:000%23%0J/kg9.8°C24135m1.8m/s
11:000%28%0J/kg10°C24135m1.9m/s
12:000%31%0J/kg8.9°C24135m2.1m/s
13:000%30%0J/kg7.7°C24135m2.3m/s
14:000%6%0J/kg6.6°C24135m2.5m/s
15:000%8%0J/kg6.5°C24135m1.8m/s
16:000%8%0J/kg6.4°C24135m1.1m/s
17:000%3.4%0J/kg6.3°C24135m0.44m/s
18:000%36%0J/kg6.5°C24135m0.87m/s
19:000%40%0J/kg6.7°C24135m1.3m/s
20:000%14%0J/kg6.9°C24135m1.7m/s
21:000%14%1.3J/kg7.5°C18618m2.7m/s
22:000%17%2.7J/kg8°C13102m3.7m/s
23:000%0%4J/kg8.6°C7585m4.6m/s
Sat, Jul 11
24:000%0%2.7J/kg9.3°C13102m4.3m/s
01:000%0%1.3J/kg10°C18618m4m/s
02:000%0%0J/kg11°C24135m3.6m/s
03:000%0%0J/kg11°C24135m3.4m/s
04:000%0%0J/kg12°C24135m3.2m/s
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity). For OR groups, only one branch is required, so some OR-branch predicates can be ✕ even in a matching hour.

What does Cloud Drama Score mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
America/Los_Angeles
Air Pressure
hPa
CAPE
J/kg
Convective Precip Fraction
fraction
High Clouds
%
Lifted Index
°C
Low Clouds
%
Mid-Level Clouds
%
Precipitation Chance
%
Rainfall
mm
Relative Humidity
%
Showers
mm
Simulated Reflectivity
dBZ
Solar Elevation
°
Total Cloud Coverage
%
Total Precipitation
mm
Wind Shear 0-3 km
m/s
Wind Shear 0-6 km
m/s
Wind Speed
m/s
Wed, Jul 8 Sunrise 05:33 Sunset 21:07
07:00
1016hPa 0J/kg 0.21fraction 4% 7.1°C 100% 0% 0% 0.07mm 95% 0.02mm 11dBZ 13° 100% 0.13mm - - 2.2m/s
08:00
1016hPa 0J/kg 0.26fraction 6% 7.2°C 100% 0% 0% 0.05mm 94% 0.03mm 11dBZ 23° 100% 0.19mm 6m/s 11m/s 2.3m/s
09:00
1017hPa 0J/kg 0.2fraction 100% 7.6°C 100% 0% 0% 0.02mm 94% 0.03mm 7.4dBZ 33° 100% 0.25mm - - 2m/s
10:00
1017hPa 0J/kg 0.14fraction 100% 7.8°C 98% 0% 0% 0.02mm 92% 0.03mm 3.4dBZ 43° 100% 0.31mm - - 2.9m/s
11:00
1017hPa 0J/kg 0.08fraction 100% 8.8°C 79% 0% 0% 0mm 90% 0.01mm -0.7dBZ 53° 100% 0.31mm 6.3m/s 12m/s 3.5m/s
12:00
1017hPa 0J/kg 0.06fraction 100% 12°C 32% 6% 0% 0mm 87% 0mm -7.1dBZ 61° 100% 0mm - - 4.1m/s
13:00
1017hPa 0J/kg 0.03fraction 100% 14°C 20% 0% 0% 0mm 84% 0mm -14dBZ 66° 100% 0mm - - 5.2m/s
14:00
1017hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 100% 15°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 80% 0mm -20dBZ 65° 100% 0mm 5.1m/s 11m/s 5.2m/s
15:00
1017hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 90% 15°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 78% 0mm -20dBZ 59° 90% 0mm - - 5m/s
16:00
1017hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 15°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 76% 0mm -20dBZ 50° 5% 0mm - - 5.6m/s
17:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 16°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 74% 0mm -20dBZ 40° 5% 0mm 6.8m/s 12m/s 5.4m/s
18:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 17°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 72% 0mm -20dBZ 30° 5% 0mm - - 5.4m/s
19:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 17°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 74% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 5% 0mm - - 5.8m/s
20:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 16°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 79% 0mm -20dBZ 9.6° 5% 0mm 8.6m/s 14m/s 5m/s
21:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 16°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 86% 0mm -20dBZ 0.71° 0% 0mm - - 4.8m/s
22:00 ☾
1017hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 14% 16°C 4% 0% 0% 0mm 86% 0mm -20dBZ -7.8° 14% 0mm - - 5m/s
23:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 66% 17°C 4% 0% 0% 0mm 87% 0mm -20dBZ -15° 66% 0mm 8.2m/s 14m/s 4.4m/s
Thu, Jul 9 Sunrise 05:34 Sunset 21:06
24:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 99% 17°C 4% 5% 0% 0mm 87% 0mm -20dBZ -19° 99% 0mm - - 3.9m/s
01:00 ☾
1016hPa 1J/kg 0fraction 98% 17°C 8% 7% 0% 0mm 87% 0mm -20dBZ -21° 98% 0mm - - 3.9m/s
02:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 98% 18°C 6% 41% 0% 0mm 86% 0mm -20dBZ -21° 98% 0mm 7.2m/s 14m/s 3.4m/s
03:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 18°C 4% 16% 0% 0mm 86% 0mm -20dBZ -18° 16% 0mm - - 3m/s
04:00 ☾
1015hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 18°C 2% 4% 0% 0mm 85% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 5% 0mm - - 2.7m/s
05:00 ☾
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 17°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 85% 0mm -20dBZ -5.5° 6% 0mm 6m/s 14m/s 2.9m/s
06:00
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 6% 17°C 3% 0% 0% 0mm 85% 0mm -19dBZ 3.2° 6% 0mm - - 2.2m/s
07:00
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 17°C 2% 0% 0% 0mm 85% 0mm -18dBZ 12° 5% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
08:00
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 15% 16°C 7% 3% 0% 0mm 83% 0mm -18dBZ 23° 16% 0mm 6.7m/s 12m/s 1.8m/s
09:00
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 36% 13°C 5% 5% 0% 0mm 79% 0mm -18dBZ 33° 36% 0mm - - 1.8m/s
10:00
1015hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 42% 10°C 7% 0% 0% 0mm 79% 0mm -19dBZ 43° 42% 0mm - - 2.5m/s
11:00
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 64% 9.1°C 12% 2% 0% 0mm 80% 0mm -20dBZ 53° 64% 0mm 6m/s 11m/s 2.7m/s
12:00
1016hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 16% 8.6°C 8% 1% 0% 0mm 79% 0mm -20dBZ 61° 18% 0mm - - 2.6m/s
13:00
1015hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 8.9°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 77% 0mm -20dBZ 66° 5% 0mm - - 2.8m/s
14:00
1015hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 9°C 8% 1% 0% 0mm 76% 0mm -20dBZ 65° 8% 0mm 6.7m/s 14m/s 3.5m/s
15:00
1014hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 8.7°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 76% 0mm -20dBZ 59° 5% 0mm - - 3.3m/s
16:00
1014hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 5% 8.9°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 75% 0mm -20dBZ 50° 5% 0mm - - 3.6m/s
17:00 ☾
1013hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 3% 9.2°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 76% 0mm -20dBZ 40° 5% 0mm 7.6m/s 15m/s 3.4m/s
18:00 ☾
1013hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.5°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 77% 0mm -20dBZ 30° 5% 0mm - - 3.4m/s
19:00 ☾
1013hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.6°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 78% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 5% 0mm - - 2.8m/s
20:00 ☾
1012hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.3°C 5% 0% 0% 0mm 80% 0mm -20dBZ 9.5° 5% 0mm 7.8m/s 17m/s 2.7m/s
21:00 ☾
1012hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.1°C 4% 0% 13% 0mm 85% 0mm -20dBZ 0.64° 4% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
22:00 ☾
1012hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.3°C 4% 0% 26% 0mm 86% 0mm -20dBZ -7.9° 4% 0mm - - 1.4m/s
23:00 ☾
1012hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.7°C 37% 0% 39% 0mm 88% 0mm -20dBZ -15° 37% 0mm 8.6m/s 16m/s 0.83m/s
Fri, Jul 10 Sunrise 05:35 Sunset 21:06
24:00 ☾
1011hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.7°C 77% 0% 39% 0mm 88% 0mm -20dBZ -19° 77% 0mm - - 0.37m/s
01:00 ☾
1011hPa 1J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.8°C 79% 0% 39% 0.01mm 88% 0mm -20dBZ -22° 79% 0mm - - 0.29m/s
02:00 ☾
1011hPa 1J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.7°C 86% 0% 39% 0.01mm 88% 0mm -20dBZ -21° 86% 0mm 4.9m/s 17m/s 0.21m/s
03:00 ☾
1010hPa 1J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.4°C 95% 0% 45% 0.01mm 88% 0mm -9.5dBZ -18° 95% 0mm - - 0.35m/s
04:00 ☾
1010hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 9°C 100% 0% 50% 0.05mm 89% 0mm 1.1dBZ -13° 100% 0.06mm - - 1.1m/s
05:00 ☾
1010hPa 1J/kg 0fraction 0% 8.8°C 100% 0% 56% 0.02mm 90% 0mm 12dBZ -5.6° 100% 0.06mm 5m/s 19m/s 1.3m/s
06:00
1010hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 8.8°C 100% 0% 37% 0.05mm 90% 0mm 7dBZ 3° 100% 0.06mm - - 1.7m/s
07:00
1010hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 8.3°C 100% 0% 19% 0.03mm 90% 0mm 2.4dBZ 12° 100% 0.06mm - - 1.8m/s
08:00
1010hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 8.4°C 99% 0% 0% 0mm 89% 0mm -2.2dBZ 22° 99% 0.06mm 5m/s 21m/s 1.6m/s
09:00
1010hPa 0J/kg 0.03fraction 0% 9.3°C 100% 2% 13% 0mm 89% 0mm -8.2dBZ 33° 100% 0.06mm - - 1.7m/s
10:00
1010hPa 0J/kg 0.06fraction 0% 9.8°C 100% 2% 26% 0mm 90% 0.01mm -14dBZ 43° 100% 0.06mm - - 1.9m/s
11:00
1010hPa 0J/kg 0.09fraction 0% 10°C 92% 2% 39% 0mm 91% 0.01mm -20dBZ 53° 92% 0.13mm 4.8m/s 20m/s 1.9m/s
12:00
1010hPa 0J/kg 0.06fraction 1% 8.9°C 61% 1% 26% 0mm 90% 0.007mm -20dBZ 61° 62% 0.08mm - - 2m/s
13:00
1009hPa 0J/kg 0.03fraction 2% 7.7°C 31% 1% 13% 0mm 88% 0.003mm -20dBZ 66° 33% 0.04mm - - 2m/s
14:00
1009hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 3% 6.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 86% 0mm -20dBZ 65° 3% 0mm 6.8m/s 22m/s 2.1m/s
15:00
1009hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 2% 6.5°C 1% 0% 0% 0mm 88% 0mm -20dBZ 59° 3% 0mm - - 1.5m/s
16:00
1009hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 1% 6.4°C 2% 1% 0% 0mm 89% 0mm -20dBZ 50° 3% 0mm - - 0.95m/s
17:00 ☾
1009hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 6.3°C 3% 1% 0% 0mm 91% 0mm -20dBZ 40° 4% 0mm 8.7m/s 24m/s 0.39m/s
18:00 ☾
1009hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 6.5°C 35% 1% 0% 0.03mm 91% 0mm -20dBZ 30° 36% 0.02mm - - 0.82m/s
19:00 ☾
1009hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 6.7°C 68% 0% 0% 0.06mm 90% 0mm -20dBZ 19° 68% 0.04mm - - 1.3m/s
20:00 ☾
1010hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 6.9°C 100% 0% 0% 0.09mm 90% 0mm -20dBZ 9.4° 100% 0.06mm 9.8m/s 23m/s 1.7m/s
21:00 ☾
1010hPa 1.3J/kg 0fraction 0% 7.5°C 100% 2% 13% 0.13mm 91% 0mm -20dBZ 0.57° 100% 0.27mm - - 2.5m/s
22:00 ☾
1010hPa 2.7J/kg 0fraction 0% 8°C 100% 3% 26% 0.16mm 91% 0mm -20dBZ -8° 100% 0.48mm - - 3.2m/s
23:00 ☾
1010hPa 4J/kg 0fraction 0% 8.6°C 100% 5% 39% 0.2mm 92% 0mm -20dBZ -15° 100% 0.69mm 11m/s 23m/s 4m/s
Sat, Jul 11 Sunrise 05:36 Sunset 21:05
24:00 ☾
1011hPa 2.7J/kg 0fraction 0% 9.3°C 99% 5% 26% 0.14mm 89% 0mm -10dBZ -19° 99% 0.52mm - - 3.7m/s
01:00 ☾
1011hPa 1.3J/kg 0fraction 0% 10°C 98% 5% 13% 0.07mm 86% 0mm -0.24dBZ -22° 98% 0.35mm - - 3.4m/s
02:00 ☾
1012hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 11°C 97% 5% 0% 0.01mm 83% 0mm 9.6dBZ -21° 97% 0.19mm 10m/s 23m/s 3.1m/s
03:00 ☾
1012hPa 0J/kg 0fraction 0% 11°C 72% 3% 13% 0.007mm 78% 0mm 12dBZ -18° 72% 0.19mm - - 3.3m/s
04:00 ☾
1012hPa 0J/kg 0.01fraction 0% 12°C 48% 2% 26% 0.003mm 74% 0mm 15dBZ -13° 48% 0.19mm - - 3.4m/s
05:00 ☾
1013hPa 0J/kg 0.008fraction 0% 12°C 23% 0% 39% 0mm 70% 0mm 17dBZ -5.8° 23% 0.19mm 12m/s 27m/s 3.5m/s
06:00
1013hPa 0J/kg 0.02fraction 0% 12°C 20% 0% 26% 0mm 68% 0mm 6.9dBZ 2.9° 20% 0.13mm - - 3.6m/s
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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