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 Gale Warning, seas 15 to 19 ft at 14 seconds and
southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 20
ft at 20 seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
30 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday.
* 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