Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 28 at 12:12PM PST until December 29 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 12:12pm
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 14 to 19 ft at 18 seconds and south winds 10 to
15 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at 15
seconds and west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. Small
Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 4 PM PST Sunday.
* 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:
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR