Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 27 at 3:22AM PST until December 27 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 3:22am
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, seas 16 to 18 ft at 16
seconds and west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For
the first Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 16 to 18 ft at 16 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the second Gale Warning,
seas 17 to 19 ft at 18 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the second Hazardous Seas
Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 ft at 17
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...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 Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from
10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 8 AM PST this morning. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PST this
afternoon. Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST
Saturday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 4 AM
PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
Area Description:
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 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