Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued October 31 at 2:55PM PDT until October 31 at 3:30PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 2:55pm
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 3:30pm
Description:
SMWPQR
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10
nm...
* Until 330 PM PDT.
* At 254 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
waterspout was located over Oysterville, or 10 nm south of North
Cove, moving northeast at 15 knots.
HAZARD...A waterspout and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Bay Center, Tokeland, and Oysterville.
Instruction:
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR