Weather Alerts for N. Marine ORIssued by the National Weather Service |
 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY |
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| N. MARINE OR | ||
Areas Affected: 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 |
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| Effective: Thu, 2/19 10:02am | Updated: Thu, 2/19 10:11am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Fri, 2/20 5:00am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 10 seconds and north winds 10 to 15 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 16 to 21 ft at 12 seconds and southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible. * WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence 10 to 60 NM offshore. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-50% chance of storm force winds in the far outer waters of PZZ273 (from 40-60 NM). Will continue to monitor if these conditions become more widespread. Gusts up to 50 kt possible in these locations. Information: A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. |
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 GALE WATCH |
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| N. MARINE OR | ||
Areas Affected: 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 |
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| Effective: Thu, 2/19 10:02am | Updated: Thu, 2/19 10:11am | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Fri, 2/20 5:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 10 seconds and north winds 10 to 15 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 16 to 21 ft at 12 seconds and southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible. * WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence 10 to 60 NM offshore. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-50% chance of storm force winds in the far outer waters of PZZ273 (from 40-60 NM). Will continue to monitor if these conditions become more widespread. Gusts up to 50 kt possible in these locations. Information: A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. |
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 HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH |
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| N. MARINE OR | ||
Areas Affected: 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 |
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| Effective: Thu, 2/19 10:02am | Updated: Thu, 2/19 10:11am | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Fri, 2/20 5:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 10 seconds and southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt possible. * WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 10 NM. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...3-6 hours of Small Craft Advisory winds may precede to the Hazardous Seas Watch. Information: Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea conditions. |
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