Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 20 at 6:15AM PST until December 20 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 6:15am
Expires:
December 20, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Seas 9 to 13 ft at 9 seconds and south winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
* 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