Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 22 at 2:20AM PST until December 23 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 2:20am
Expires:
December 22, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, seas 18 to 21 ft at 15 seconds
and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 19 to 23
ft at 21 seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Storm Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm; 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