Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 25 at 3:04AM PST until December 25 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 25, 2024 - 3:04am
Expires:
December 25, 2024 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 13 to 17 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt. For the Storm Warning, seas 21 to 26 ft at 15
seconds and southwest 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 this morning.
Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds is expected to come in two
waves. Winds peak this afternoon into early evening, then ease
below Storm Force, then pick up to Storm Force again later
tonight.
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