Headline:
Hazardous Seas Watch issued May 24 at 1:12AM PDT until May 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 1:12am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 9 ft at 12
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous
seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt possible. Isolated gusts up to 35 kt
possible between 2-8 AM Monday.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM
PDT Monday. Hazardous Seas Watch, from late tonight through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
Instruction:
Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.
Area Description:
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR