Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 12 at 2:26AM PST until December 13 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 12, 2024 - 2:26am
Expires:
December 12, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 13 ft at 15
seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
For the Gale Watch, seas 16 to 21 ft at 15 seconds and south
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Friday. Gale
Watch, from late tonight through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Gale Watch, occasional storm force
gusts possible.
Instruction:
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR