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Gale Warning 15, NWS Portland, OR
NWS Portland, OR issued this gale warning at Feb 24, 2021, 1:37 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 25, 2021, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 24, 2021, 1:37 PM PST (21:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 25, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 26, 2021, 9:25 PM PST
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Portland, OR
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123 WHUS76 KPQR 242137 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 137 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021 PZZ250-270-251045- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210225T2000Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.210226T0000Z-210226T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0015.210225T2000Z-210226T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to 60 NM- 137 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... ...GALE WARNING FOR THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 25 kt later tonight into Thursday. Winds will become west to northwest by Thursday afternoon, running 20 to 25 kt with gusts 30 to 40 kt. Seas will build, running 9 to 12 ft tonight into Thursday morning. But, seas build Thursday afternoon, up to 15 to 18 ft by late afternoon, and 20 to 24 feet Thursday night into Friday. Highest winds and seas will be on the outer waters, beyond 10 miles from shore. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater to Cascade Head. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, today through Thursday morning. Gale Warning, from noon Thursday to noon Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ275-251045- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210226T2000Z/ Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 137 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Winds pick up later tonight, with south winds 20 to 25 kt late tonight into Thursday. Winds will becoming west to northwest Thursday afternoon, running 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas hold at 9 to 12 ft tonight into Thursday morning. But, seas build Thursday afternoon, up to 15 to 18 ft by late afternoon, and 20 to 24 feet Thursday night into Friday. Highest winds and seas will be on the outer waters, beyond 10 miles from shore. * WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence, from 10 to 60 miles offshore. * WHEN...Until noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ255-251045- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210226T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM- 137 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Winds pick up later tonight, with south winds 15 to 25 kt late tonight into Thursday. Winds will becoming west to northwest Thursday afternoon, running 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas hold at 8 to 10 ft tonight into Thursday morning. But, seas build Thursday afternoon, up to 12 to 15 ft by late afternoon, and 16 to 20 feet Thursday night into Friday. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence, from shore out 10 NM. * WHEN...Until noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ210-251045- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210226T1400Z/ Columbia River Bar- 137 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. - GENERAL SEAS...Near 9 ft through this evening, then building to 11 ft overnight. Seas 12 ft Thu morning into the afternoon, and to 15 to 17 ft Thu afternoon. - FIRST EBB...Around 3 pm Wed, with seas to 11 feet. - SECOND EBB...Around 330 am Thu, with seas 12 feet. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near harbor entrances. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/portland
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WHUS76 KPQR 251033
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
233 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
PZZ250-270-252345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210225T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0015.210225T2000Z-210226T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
233 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON PST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
30 to 40 kt and seas 20 to 25 feet at 16 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from
10 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to
Cascade Head OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, from noon today to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ275-252345-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210227T1200Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
233 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 17 to 22 feet at 16 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-252345-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
233 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
15 to 20 feet at 16 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-252345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210226T1400Z/
Columbia River Bar-
233 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...Mostly near 6 ft early building 15 to 17 ft
in the afternoon. Seas continue to build near near 20 ft
Thu night.
- FIRST EBB..Around 330 am Thu, with seas 9 ft.
- SECOND EBB...Around 330 pm Thu. Seas near 17 feet with
breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland120
WHUS76 KPQR 252150
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
150 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
PZZ250-270-261300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210226T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
150 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 19
to 24 feet at 16 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from
10 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to
Cascade Head OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ275-261300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
150 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 16 to 21 feet at 16 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-261300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
150 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 15 to 20 feet at 16 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-261300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Columbia River Bar-
150 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...Seas building to 14 to 17 ft. Seas will
temporarily reach 20 ft early tomorrow morning.
- FIRST EBB..Strong ebb around 330 PM Thu. Seas near 13 ft.
- SECOND EBB...Around 415 PM Fri. Seas near 17 feet with
breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland054
WHUS76 KPQR 252212 CCA
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Portland OR
212 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
PZZ250-270-261300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210226T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
212 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 19
to 24 feet at 16 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from
10 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to
Cascade Head OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ275-261300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
212 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 16 to 21 feet at 16 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-261300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
212 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 15 to 20 feet at 16 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-261300-
/O.COR.KPQR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Columbia River Bar-
212 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...Seas building to 14 to 17 ft. Seas will
temporarily reach 20 ft early tomorrow morning.
- FIRST EBB..Strong ebb around 330 PM Thu. Seas near 13 ft.
- SECOND EBB...Around 415 AM Fri. Seas near 17 feet with
breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland261
WHUS76 KPQR 261103
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
303 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
PZZ275-270015-
/O.UPG.KPQR.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210226T2000Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
303 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 20 to 22 feet at 17 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ250-270-270000-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
303 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 21 to 26 feet at 16 seconds. Strongest winds and highest
seas over the outer waters.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from
10 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to
Cascade Head OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-270015-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210227T1100Z/
Columbia River Bar-
303 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...Seas 18 to 20 ft today then easing to 14 ft
late tonight and Sat.
- FIRST EBB...Around 415 AM Fri. Seas near 20 feet with
breakers.
- SECOND EBB...Strong ebb around 415 PM. Seas near 20 ft
with breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
PZZ255-270015-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
303 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 16 to 21 feet at 17 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland540
WHUS76 KPQR 261954
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1154 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
PZZ275-262100-
/O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210226T2000Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1154 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...
Winds have fallen below criteria and will ease to 20 to 25 kt
with gusts to 30 kt. Isolated gusts to 35 kt possible but not
expected to be widespread.
$$
PZZ250-270-270000-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
1154 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 21 to 25 feet at 16 seconds. Winds will slowly ease through
the early afternoon.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from
10 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to
Cascade Head OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-270900-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
1154 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 15 to 20 feet at 14 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-270900-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210227T1100Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1154 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...Seas 18
- 20 ft today then easing to 14 ft late tonight and Sat.
- FIRST EBB...Strong ebb around 415 PM. Seas near 20 ft
with breakers.
- SECOND EBB...Around 445 AM. Seas near 18 ft with breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland182
WHUS76 KPQR 262009
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1209 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
PZZ250-270-270000-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
1209 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 21 to 25 feet at 16 seconds. Gusts up to 40 kt possible out
to 10 NM.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from
10 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to
Cascade Head OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ275-270915-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0029.210226T2009Z-210228T1200Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1209 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 16 to 21 feet at 14 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts to 35 kt possible but not
expected to be widespread. Seas will slowly ease through this
evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-270915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
1209 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 15 to 20 feet at 14 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-270915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210227T1100Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1209 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...Seas 16 to 18 ft then easing to 14 ft late
tonight and Sat.
- FIRST EBB...Strong ebb around 415 PM. Seas near 20 ft with
breakers.
- SECOND EBB...Around 445 AM. Seas near 17 ft with breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland764
WHUS76 KPQR 262217
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
217 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
PZZ250-270-270600-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
217 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 21 to 25 feet at 15 seconds. Winds will ease through the
evening to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from
10 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to
Cascade Head OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-271300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210228T0000Z/
Columbia River Bar-
217 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- Seas 16 to 18 ft today then easing to 13 to 15 ft by early
Sat morning.
- FIRST EBB...Strong ebb around 415 PM. Seas near 21 ft with
breakers.
- SECOND EBB...Around 445 AM. Seas near 19 ft with breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
PZZ275-271300-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
217 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 18 to 23 feet at 14 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas will ease through the evening into
early Saturday morning to 15 to 17 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-271300-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
217 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 17 to 22 feet at 14 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland759
WHUS76 KPQR 270525
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
925 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
PZZ250-271830-
/O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0029.210227T0600Z-210228T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
925 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 15 to 20 feet at 14 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head
OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ270-271830-
/O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0029.210227T0600Z-210228T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
925 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 16 to 21 feet at 13 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-271830-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210228T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
925 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...Seas 15 to 17 ft tonight then easing to 13 to 15
ft by early Sat morning.
- FIRST EBB...Around 445 AM Saturday. Seas near 18 ft with
breakers.
- SECOND EBB...Strong ebb around 5 PM Saturday. Seas near 16 ft
with breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
PZZ275-271830-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
925 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 14 to 19 feet at 14 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-271830-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210228T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
925 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 13 to 18 feet at 14 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portlandWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Portland, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Feb 24, 10:21 AM PST, 3 hours 16 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 10:21 AM PST, 3 hours 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Portland OR
1021 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021
.UPDATE...We are in between systems this morning, with only minor
changes to the going forecast to reflect current short term trends.
Temperatures have risen comfortably above freezing in all valley
locations as of 10 AM PST, so the threat of local black ice and
frost on roads has ended for today. We still have quite a bit of
stratus and local patches of fog as of mid-morning, especially over
the northern Willamette and Columbia River Valleys (including much
of the greater Portland metro area). As is typical, this will likely
take a few more hours to dissipate into the early afternoon, but
valley locations should see progressively more filtered sunshine as
the afternoon progresses. We say "filtered" because at the same time
that the low clouds are dissipating, high level cirrus from the next
system is already streaming in overhead, and will continue to
thicken as the day wears on, with chances for precip (valley rain
and mountain snow) rapidly on the increase from northwest to
southeast tonight. Updates to the forecast are already available,
and an updated marine and aviation discussion covering the 18z TAF
issuance are below.
Miller
&&
.SYNOPSIS...A mild and dry day expected today. Then, back to rain for
Thursday as a front pushes inland from the Northwest. Cooler
unsettled weather late Thursday through Friday. Mostly dry this
weekend, but rain returns by the start of next week.
&&
.SHORT TERM...Today through Saturday...A shortwave ridge develops
across the area today, that will bring a rather mild day across the
region with the likelihood of most areas seeing some blue skies.
However, this break in the precipitation looks to be short lived as
the next frontal system moves across the area Wednesday night.
Wednesday night, a front will bring cold temperatures and a new
infusion of QPF across the region. While temperatures along the
valley floor and lower elevations look to remain above freezing
through Saturday, snow levels will drop to around 2500 to 3500 feet.
Perturbations within the upper level flow look to maintain the lower
snow levels, in addition to providing additional shots of QPF with
notable orographic precipitation enhancement along the Cascades
through Saturday.
As a result this will likely bring 10 to 20 inches of new snow
accumulation for the south Washington Casacdes and northern Oregon
Cascades through Saturday. Therefore, have issued a Winter Storm
Watch for snow for areas above 2500 ft for the south Washington
Cascades and 3500 ft for the north Oregon Cascades.
The Lane County Casacdes could also see some accumulations similar to
those mentioned above starting Friday but have chosen to not issue
anything at this time given that some uncertainty remains as to
snowfall amounts and timing.
Saturday, another pattern shift is in store as an upper level ridge
of high pressure builds in over the area resulting in drier weather
returning. /42
.LONG TERM...Saturday night through Wednesday...Saturday night looks
to be dry but as Sunday approaches precipitation re-enters the
forecast. The GFS, ECMWF and Canadian models have a trough diving
down from Canada bringing the next round of precipitation as a shot
of colder air. Models have 850 mb temperatures between -4C to -8C
with varying amounts of precipitation. Given that model solutions
diverge significantly by Tuesday have chosen to not deviate much from
the NBM solution at this time. /42
&&
.AVIATION...Covering the 18Z TAF issuance...
Dry and stable northwest flow aloft. Areas of IFR fog and low
stratus inland, including mountain valleys. But, this will all
dissipate by 20Z as air mass warms and dries further.
Next front approaching, with increasing high clouds this
afternoon into the evening. Will have VFR rest of the day into
tonight. But, CIGS gradually lowering after 04Z, with lower VFR
inland and increasing MVFR along the coast after 08Z. Rain should
arrive on the Washington and far north Oregon coast by 12Z Thu.
For detailed regional Pac NW aviation weather information, go
online to: https://weather.gov/zse
KPDX AND APPROACHES...Still have areas of stratus and fog across
local area, with CIGS 500 to 1500 ft, and tops near 2000 ft. But,
this stratus/fog will dissipate through 18Z to 19Z. Then, VFR
under mostly clear skies. Will see increasing high clouds later
today, with cigs lowering to 5000 to 6000 ft tonight. No MVFR or
rain until after 14Z Thu. /Rockey
&&
.MARINE...No changes to the going forecast. Variable winds this
morning, with some variant of easterly winds. This will continue
today as the high pressure slides farther inland. Next front will
be approaching later tonight, with winds becoming more south to
southeasterly, and picking up after midnight. Likely to get winds 20
to 25 kt after midnight, with strongest winds north of Cascade Head.
Front will push across the waters early Thu am, and inland by mid-
Thu morning. Then winds will turn more westerly.
As day progresses, pressure gradients tighten again, with gusty west
to northwest wind in the afternoon, and especially late in the
afternoon through Thu night. Moderate potential of gales for the
northern waters, with gusts to 35 kt. With all the showers, good bet
will see that, but will wait until afternoon before deciding to go
Gale warning or let the watch ride a bit longer.
In addition to the winds a decent wave fetch will be pointed in our
direction and bring seas near 20 ft Thu night and Fri. The current
forecast peak is late Thu night 24 ft for buoy 46029, and 21 ft for
buoy 46050 per Wave Watch model. The ECMWF wave is similar.
A High Surf Advisory will eventually be needed for this event,
through not out of the question for a High Surf Warning for the
south WA and north OR coasts given the current model output. Will
refine the forecast for the next forecast cycles.
&&
.PQR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon
for Northern Oregon Cascades.
WA...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon
for South Washington Cascades.
PZ...Gale Watch from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning for
coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR
out 60 NM.
Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM PST Thursday for coastal waters
from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out 60 NM.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM PST Friday for coastal waters
from Cascade Head OR to Florence OR out 60 NM.
Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM PST Thursday for Columbia River
Bar.
&&
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Everything else NWS Portland, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 3:01 AM PST | Gale Watch | PQR | 11 hr | |
| Feb 24, 3:17 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | PQR | 17 hr | |
| Feb 24, 3:04 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | PQR | 67 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.