Headline:
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 5 at 8:41PM PDT until October 6 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Dense Fog Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 8:41pm
Expires:
October 6, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas
around 5 ft at 11 seconds and north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PDT Tuesday. Small Craft
Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
Area Description:
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov