Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued May 25 at 10:53AM PDT until May 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 13 ft at 13
seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12
to 16 ft at 15 seconds and west winds 5 to 15 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.
Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT
Tuesday.
* 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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR