Weather Alerts for N. Marine OR

Issued by the National Weather Service

Storm Warning  STORM WARNING   Storm Warning
N. MARINE OR

Areas Affected:
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm - Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 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
Effective: Thu, 12/18 2:35pm Updated: Thu, 12/18 3:45pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Thu, 12/18 10:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
* WHAT...Seas 14 to 18 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 25
to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from
10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Information:
A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

Gale Warning  GALE WARNING   Gale Warning
N. MARINE OR

Areas Affected:
Columbia River Bar
Effective: Thu, 12/18 2:35pm Updated: Thu, 12/18 3:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 12/18 10:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Seas 11 to 16 ft at 10 seconds and west winds 25 to 30
kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Information:
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.

Gale Warning  GALE WARNING   Gale Warning
N. MARINE OR

Areas Affected:
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm - Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
Effective: Thu, 12/18 2:35pm Updated: Thu, 12/18 3:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 12/18 10:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Seas 12 to 17 ft at 11 seconds and west winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Information:
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.