Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 4 at 2:00AM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 2:00am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 14 ft at 15
seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 11 to 15 ft at 13 seconds and
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon 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