Three river bar entrances on the central Oregon coast were closed Thursday night, as the U.S. Coast Guard warned of dangerous crossings and inclement weather.

#HappeningNow Due to current weather, the #USCG has closed the following bar entrances in #Oregon: Yaquina Bay, Umpqua River, and Siuslaw River. Ensure all mariners listen to current bar reports before departing. #ProtectingThePNW — USCGPacificNorthwest (@USCGPacificNW) October 18, 2019

For the Yaquina Bay station, the Coast Guard reported that the captain of the port closed the bar to all vessels “due to deteriorating weather and limited search and rescue capability." Boats that are currently at sea were advised to stay out until the breaks subside.

The Coast Guard reported 18 to 22-foot breaks at the Siuslaw River bar, and 22 to 24-foot breaks at the Umpqua River Bar.

Huge waves have been breaking on the Oregon coast all week, and the National Weather Service issued a warning to coastal visitors and residents on Sunday that waves were expected to reach 20 feet.

—Jayati Ramakrishnan; 503-221-4320; jramakrishnan@oregonian.com; @JRamakrishnanOR

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