Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 20 at 2:03AM PST until December 20 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 2:03am
Expires:
December 20, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 11 ft at 15
seconds. South to southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 43 kt expected. Seas 9 to 13 ft at 10 seconds.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Friday. Gale
Warning, from 6 AM to 3 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
Area Description:
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR