Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 27 at 3:22AM PST until December 28 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 3:22am
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
expected. For the Gale Warning, seas near 15 ft and southwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas near 20 ft
and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PST this afternoon.
Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Saturday.
Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* 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