Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued September 24 at 1:12PM PDT until September 25 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 10 to 15 ft at 10 seconds and
south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 14
ft at 9 seconds and west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT
Friday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
Area Description:
Columbia River Bar
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov