Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 24 at 2:48AM PST until December 25 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 2:48am
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 18 ft at 15 to 17
seconds. Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* 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:
Columbia River Bar
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR