Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 21 at 3:57AM PST until November 21 at 4:30AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 21, 2024 - 3:57am
Expires:
November 21, 2024 - 4:30am
Description:
SMWPQR
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60
nm...
* Until 430 AM PST.
* At 356 AM PST, a shower capable of producing waterspouts was
located 29 nm northwest of Columbia River Buoy 29, moving northeast
at 15 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can create locally hazardous seas. Small
craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* The shower will remain over mainly open waters.
Instruction:
Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous
seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
Area Description:
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR