Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 20 at 3:51PM PST until November 20 at 4:30PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 3:51pm
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 4:30pm
Description:
For the following areas...
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm...
At 350 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm producing a waterspout was
located near Oysterville, or 10 nm southwest of North Cove, moving
northeast at 25 knots.
HAZARD...A waterspout, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
hail.
SOURCE...Public.
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...
Cape Shoalwater, Leadbetter Point, North Cove, and Tokeland.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR