Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 24 at 1:17PM PST until December 25 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 1:17pm
Expires:
December 25, 2024 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 15 to 20 ft at 15 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 34 kt. For the Storm Warning, seas 22 to 28 ft
at 15 seconds and south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55
kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Wednesday.
Storm Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* 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