Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 23 at 2:36AM PST until December 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 2:36am
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 18 to 20 ft at 19 seconds and southeast winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 17 to 20 ft
at 18 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 37
kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening.
Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* 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:
Columbia River Bar
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR