Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 22 at 7:18PM PST until December 23 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 7:18pm
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 11:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 19 to 23 ft at 20 seconds
and south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
NM.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
Instruction:
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas 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