Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 3 at 2:02PM PST until January 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 2:02pm
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 6:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas to 10 to 13 ft with
steep ebb chop. South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First ebb...Strong ebb current of 5.75 kt
at 649 PM Friday. Seas 11 to 13 ft. Second ebb...Ebb current of
3.97 kt at 739 AM Saturday. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Third ebb...Ebb
current of 5.15 kt at 735 PM Saturday. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
Instruction:
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
Area Description:
Columbia River Bar
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR