Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
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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-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas, steep seas 9 to 13 ft at 9
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. For
the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 20 ft at 15 to 17 seconds and
winds 30-40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning through 4 AM PST Saturday. Gale
Warning from 4 AM PST Saturday to 1 PM PST Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
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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-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 12 ft at 10 to
12 seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 20 ft at 15 to 17
seconds, winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM PST Saturday. Gale
Warning from 4 AM PST Saturday to 1 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
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Columbia River Bar-
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 to 14 seconds and winds 10 to
15 kt with gusts to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 20
ft at 15 to 17 seconds and winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 38
kt.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM PST Saturday. Gale
Warning from 4 AM PST Saturday to 1 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
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Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas
16 to 21 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to
30 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast
winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM
PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
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Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 22 ft.
.SUN...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 17 to 23 ft.
.MON...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 30 to 40 kt. Seas
20 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W to SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 18 to 22 ft.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
16 to 21 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
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Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
21 to 24 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 22 ft.
.SUN...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 18 to 23 ft. Scattered showers.
.MON...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 25 to 35 kt. Seas
20 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 19 to 23 ft.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 17 to
22 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt. Seas
13 to 17 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
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Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...GALE WARNING...
...STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE MON NIGHT...
.TODAY...S to SW winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SE 25 to 30 kt. Seas
18 to 22 ft.
.SUN...S to SE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft.
.MON...S to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 21 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE winds 40 to 50 kt, becoming S to SW 30 to 40 kt.
Seas 19 to 29 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
18 to 29 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 20 to 30 kt. Seas
13 to 19 ft.
.WED...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 21 to 24 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
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Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S winds 35 to 40 kt, becoming SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
19 to 25 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 22 ft.
.SUN...S to SE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 19 to 23 ft. Chance of
rain.
.MON...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 25 to 35 kt. Seas 21 to
24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming SW 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 19 to 26 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft.
.WED...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft, building to 14 to
21 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
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Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...South gales 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt with very
steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 ft. Winds ease later this
morning to 15 to 25 kt, but seas remain very steep and
hazardous, building to 19 to 23 ft. For the Gale Watch, south
winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep and
hazardous seas 19 to 23 ft possible.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM
PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
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Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very
steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft. Winds ease later this
morning to 15 to 25 kt, but seas remain very steep and
hazardous, building to 17 to 20 ft. For the Gale Watch, south
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep and
hazardous seas 18 to 23 ft possible.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM
PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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