Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 26 at 3:10AM PST until December 26 at 11:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 3:10am
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, seas 18 to 22 ft and southwest
winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. For the Hazardous Seas
Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 19 ft and south
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale
Warning, seas 15 to 18 ft and south winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Storm Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 11 PM PST this
evening. Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 10 AM PST
Friday.
* 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:
Columbia River Bar
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR