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 12 to 17 ft at 10 seconds and
southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to
14 ft at 10 seconds and northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape
Foulweather OR out 10 NM, 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...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:
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm; 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