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Gale Warning 2, NWS Portland, OR

January 3, 2021

NWS Portland, OR issued this gale warning at Jan 3, 2021, 1:19 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 3, 2021, 6:00 PM PST. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 3, 2021, 1:19 AM PST (09:19 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 3, 2021, 6:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 4, 2021, 7:00 AM PST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Portland, OR

The text

As transmitted.

708 
WHUS76 KPQR 030919
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
119 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

PZZ255-275-032230-
/O.EXP.KPQR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0002.210104T0200Z-210104T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
119 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 17 to 21 feet at 18 seconds 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 5 to 
  15 kt and seas 18 to 20 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM PST 
  Monday. Small Craft Advisory, until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ250-270-032230-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0002.210104T0400Z-210104T1200Z/
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-
119 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet at 18 seconds 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 
  20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 18 to 21 feet at 18 
  seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head
  OR out 60 NM.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 4 AM PST 
  Monday. Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-032230-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0210.000000T0000Z-210104T1400Z/
Columbia River Bar-
119 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...Seas around 18 ft. 

  - FIRST EBB...around 730 AM Sunday. Seas to 21 ft with 
  breakers.

  - SECOND EBB...Around 730 PM Sunday. Seas near 20 ft with
  breakers.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Monday.

* 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
3 follow-up statements
440 
WHUS76 KPQR 031018
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
218 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

PZZ250-270-032330-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0002.210104T0400Z-210104T1200Z/
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-
218 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 21 feet at 18 seconds 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet at 18 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...Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 4 AM PST 
  Monday. Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-032330-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0002.210104T0200Z-210104T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
218 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 18 to 22 feet at 18 seconds 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 5 to 15 kt 
  and seas 19 to 21 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 
  NM and Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM PST 
  Monday. Small Craft Advisory, until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-032330-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0210.000000T0000Z-210104T1400Z/
Columbia River Bar-
218 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...Seas around 18 ft. 

  - FIRST EBB...around 730 AM Sunday. Seas to 21 ft with 
    breakers. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 730 PM Sunday. Seas near 20 ft with 
    breakers. 

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Monday.

* 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
838 
WHUS76 KPQR 032236
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
236 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

PZZ250-270-041145-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0002.210104T0400Z-210104T1200Z/
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-
236 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

....SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt will increase this evening,
  becoming South 30 to 40 kt, with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas of 18
  to 22 feet expected, with dominant period around 16 seconds.

* WHERE...All coastal waters. 

* WHEN...tonight through 4 am Monday. 

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds will increase across the
  coastal waters to west of Cascade by 8 pm, with those gusty
  winds spreading northward through 10 pm.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-041145-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0002.210104T0200Z-210104T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
236 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

....SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt will increase this evening,
  becoming South 30 to 40 kt, with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas of 18
  to 22 feet expected, with dominant period around 16 seconds.

* WHERE...All coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Gale Warning, this evening through 7 am Monday. 

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds will increase across the
  coastal waters to west of Florence by 6 pm, with those gusty 
  winds spreading northward through 8 pm.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-041145-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0210.000000T0000Z-210105T0800Z/
Columbia River Bar-
236 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

- GENERAL SEAS...Seas 19 to 21 ft Sunday evening through Monday
  morning, then easing back to 17 or 18 ft on Monday.

- FIRST EBB...around 730 pm Sun. Seas near 22 ft with breakers.
 
- SECOND EBB...around 830 am Mon. Seas near 22 ft with 
  breakers. 

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
morning
* WHEN...through Monday evening.

* 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
627 
WHUS76 KPQR 041021
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
221 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

PZZ250-270-041500-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T1500Z/
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-
221 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  16 to 21 feet at 18 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 7 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-041500-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
221 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  18 to 21 feet at 18 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 
  NM and Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-042330-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0210.000000T0000Z-210105T0800Z/
Columbia River Bar-
221 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...Seas 18 ft this morning the near 15 ft this 
    afternoon to early Tuesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...around 830 am Mon. Seas near 20 ft with 
    breakers. 

  - SECOND EBB...around 845 pm Mon. Seas near 19 ft with 
    breakers likely. 

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

* 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

What 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 Jan 2, 9:04 PM PST, 4 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 2, 9:04 PM PST, 4 hours 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Portland OR
904 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

.SYNOPSIS...An active weather pattern will continue through at least
the middle of next week. A cold front moves onshore late this evening
with increasing rain and wind. Another system impacts the area Sunday
and Sunday night, followed by additional weather systems through
mid-week. A brief break in the action is expected Wednesday night or
Thursday, but a return to wet conditions is likely Friday.

&&

.UPDATE...The front continues to slowly sag south along the coast.
As of 8 PM the front extends southwest from the mouth of the Columbia
River based on NWS doppler radar and surface observations. Wind have
been underperforming forecast and guidance. For the south WA and
north Oregon coast have seen only one spot meet high wind criteria -
NB 101 bridge in Astoria and the winds are now decreasing. Will end
the high wind warning for the south WA coast, and adjusting for model
bias, will end it for the north OR coast as well.  However will keep
the high wind warning going for the Central OR coast as models still
show a decent chance it will occur.  In addition the pressure
gradient will tighten enough there as the front pinches against the
high pressure in northern CA.	Inland...BUFR soundings show little
in the way of momentum transfer to the valley floor even as the front
moves through. NAM 975 mb wind in the valley (mainly central valley)
peak at around 30-35 kt and with little momentum transfer will likely
not see that realized at the surface. So will end the wind advisory
for the Willamette Valley and Clark county as well.  Winds will pick
up a little over the next few hours next expect widespread gusts
above 45 mph in the valley.

.SHORT TERM...Tonight through Tuesday...Early afternoon GOES-17 water
vapor imagery revealed an upper level low pressure area just west of
Hadai Gwaii with an extensive moisture feed across the Pacific into
the Pacific Northwest fed by a strong west upper level jet.

Wind is the first weather concern. The 12Z 4km WRF-GFS has backed off
slightly regarding coastal wind. The 12Z run shows a swath of 50 kt
10m wind gusts along the coast 03Z Sun. By 06Z, this 50-kt core is
located from KTMK to K6S2. There is a dramatic wind shift associated
with the cold front immediately behind the south to southwesterly
wind core max. The current high wind warning timing for the coast
looks on track, but max wind gusts may end up a little lower than
forecast. The WRF-GFS and 19Z HRRR 80m wind product indicate 35-40 kt
gusts this evening through midnight for the Willamette Valley, mainly
south of KSLE. South to southwest wind ramps up in the north
Willamette Valley early this evening and gradually works south
through the remainder of the evening. The HRRR 80m wind gust product
and NBM wind gust forecast suggest 25-35 kt gusts for Clark County.
Will maintain the current advisory at this time. Wind speeds will
quickly drop off behind the cold front. Expect the cold front to
reach KAST around 06Z Sun, KPDX 09Z and KEUG 10Z to 111Z.

The other weather concern will be precipitation and potential hydro
issues. The ECMWF Precipitable water ensemble mean valid 00Z Sun
shows 1.0 to 1.2 inches. Combine this with 50-70 kt 850 mb southwest
flow into the Oregon Coast Range and southwest Washington Willapa
Hills and the result in impressive orographic lift. Per WPC Mesoscale
Precip Discussion, rainfall rates up to 0.5 inches per hour will be
possible on southwest-facing slopes in the higher terrain. In
addition, the GEFS ensemble mean Integrated Water Vapor Transport
(IVT) valid 06Z Sun shows a band of 500-700 kg/m/s directed into much
of the forecast area. The ECMWF IVT valid 06Z has slightly higher
values. Fortunately, this will be a fairly fast-moving cold front
such that these high rainfall rates should be short-lived. Rainfall
totals through early Sun morning will be on the order of 2 to 4
inches for the Oregon Coast Range, Willapa Hills and south Washington
Cascades. The expected QPF looks to be enough to result in minor
flooding on the Grays River. Thus, a flood watch has been issued.

Snow levels have risen to 5000 to 5500 feet early this afternoon per
the Astoria profiler. Snow levels are expected to lower to around
3000 feet overnight in the south Washington Cascades to near pass
level in the Lane County Cascades. However, the bulk of the
precipitation will have already occurred by the time snow levels
start falling. Expect total snowfall by Sun morning on the order of 6
to 12 inches above 5000 feet.

The cold front does not completely go away Sun. The remnants will
reside over southwest Oregon Sun morning and then transition to a
warm front Sun afternoon due to surface low development well
offshore. Rain will increase across the south part of the area late
Sun morning or early afternoon and then lift north. Another cold
front reaches the coast between 06Z and 12z Mon. The 12Z model runs
continue to struggle with the evolution and strength of the surface
low. The GFS has been insistent the past couple of runs developing a
compact sub-990 mb low pres center just west of Cape Arago 18Z Mon.
The NAM shows multiple low pres centers along the baroclinic
boundary, all of which are in the mid to upper 990s. The 12Z ECMWF
ensembles show a high variability regarding surface low placement and
strength. All of which leads to lower-than-average forecast
confidence. It appears a lull in the action occurs Mon night and most
of Tue, followed by another weather system nearing the coast late
Tue.

The long period (18-19 seconds) westerly swell is expected to build
early this morning then last into the afternoon before slowly losing
energy as the dominant wave period drops to 16 to 17 seconds. This
supports keeping the High Surf Advisory for today, and also brings
an enhanced threat of sneakers waves. Weishaar

.LONG TERM...Tuesday night through Saturday...The active weather
pattern continues Tue night and Wed as the 12z deterministic runs are
in general agreement showing another weather system moving through
the area. Some of the model details differ, with the GFS suggesting
another possible coastal wind event while the ECMWF has a much weaker
pressure gradient. The ECMWF MSLP ensemble mean valid 00Z Thu
indicates weak ridging over the area while the deterministic GFS
shows a 980 mb low center near KUIL. Favor the ECMWF ensembles, which
line up reasonably well with the total mean 500 mb cluster analysis.
There is moderate confidence that Wed night through Thu will be
rather quiet, but not confidence enough to go completely dry. Model
discrepancies become more pronounced Fri and Sat. The 12Z model runs
show another frontal system moving into the area Fri. However, the
ECMWF shows a wide range of surface low solutions. The 12Z GFS
solution would suggest another possible high-wind event for the
coast. All in all, rather wet and mild conditions look to persist
through the extended period. Weishaar

&&

.AVIATION...A challenging evening forecast as the front
continues to push southeast inland. The front has moved
significantly slower and appears to be weaker than previously
forecast so winds have been less impressive. Likely will see
widespread mix of VFR/MVFR overnight with IFR conditions along
the central Oregon coast. Inland locations will remain VFR for
the next few hours before eventually becoming MVFR with the
frontal passage. Because this front has yet to really make it's
footprint inland, not quite as sure what the overall impacts
will be. The southerly winds along the coast have been gusting
35-40 kt this evening but are quickly subsiding in the post
frontal environment. The southerly winds inland, especially
through the central and southern Willamette Valley will slowly
ease from the 25-30 kt gusts tonight to near 15 kt by 09Z Sunday,
and even further becoming almost light and variable near
sunrise.

Sunday will hold a bit more settled weather as a very weak ridge
fills in behind the front from tonight. Skies will lift to VFR
around 5000 ft and winds will remain below 15 kt. These
conditions will be short lived though as the remnants of the
front this evening is revived and will bring more showers to the
area towards the end of the period.

For detailed regional Pac NW weather information,
go online to:	       http://weather.gov/zse

KPDX AND APPROACHES...VFR skies will lower to MVFR with the
passage of the front. Expecting rain, potentially intense at
times, through around 10Z Sunday. At times of heaviest rain may
see periods of reduced visibility. Rain and breezy winds will
dissipate by 12Z Sunday. Uncertainty towards the end of the
forecast as another round of showers is possible, but timing is
variable.   -Muessle

&&

.MARINE...Deep low pressure over the southeast Gulf of Alaska
will persist for next several days, maintaining rather active
weather on the coastal waters.

Strong cold front continues to push inland tonight bringing with
it gusty southerly winds and rain. The cold front has passed
Astoria, should make it near Newport around midnight, and past
Florence by 1 or 2 am. Winds will ease quickly behind the front.
Seas will stay at 20 to 25 ft range through early Sunday morning.
After the front has passed, winds with gusts up to 20 kt with
seas subsiding. But, still a lot of long period westerly swell
offshore, so will maintain seas at 17 to 20 ft overnight through
next several days. The storm warning in the northern waters has
been transitioned into a small craft advisory due to winds
easing. A similar trend is likely in the central waters.

More settled weather Sunday as the region sits between fronts.
Warm front to the south will lift back to the north later Sunday
afternoon and Sunday night, with another round of strong gales
possible. May have to revisit as models suggest some potential
of storm force gusts Sunday night, especially south of Cascade
Head. No major headlines at this time given the variability and
the number of changes in the winds in the next 24 hours.

-Rockey/Muessle

&&

.PQR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...High Surf Advisory until 4 PM PST Sunday for Central Oregon
     Coast-North Oregon Coast.

     High Wind Warning until 1 AM PST Sunday for Central Oregon
     Coast.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 4 AM PST Sunday for Northern
     Oregon Cascades.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST Sunday for Cascades in
     Lane County.

WA...High Surf Advisory until 4 PM PST Sunday for South Washington
     Coast.

     Winter Weather Advisory until midnight PST tonight for South
     Washington Cascades.

PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM PST Sunday for coastal waters
     from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out 60 NM.

     Storm Warning until 1 AM PST Sunday for coastal waters from
     Cascade Head OR to Florence OR out 60 NM.

     Small Craft Advisory until midnight PST Sunday night for
     Columbia River Bar.

&&

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 2, 11:12 PM PST, 2 hours 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
1112 PM PST SAT JAN 2 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1037 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NE OTTER ROCK         44.76N 124.05W
01/02/2021  M82 MPH          LINCOLN            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION AR160 CAPE FOULWEATHER.

&&

TJK
Local storm report, Jan 2, 11:13 PM PST, 2 hours 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
1113 PM PST SAT JAN 2 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1046 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 SE YACHATS            44.29N 124.08W
01/02/2021  M84 MPH          LINCOLN            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION AV549 CAPE PERPETUA.

&&

TJK
Local storm report, Jan 3, 12:08 AM PST, 1 hour 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
1208 AM PST SUN JAN 3 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     HEAVY RAIN       2 NE DURHAM             45.41N 122.74W
01/03/2021  M1.35 INCH       CLACKAMAS          OR   TRAINED SPOTTER

            24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL FROM MIDNIGHT
            1/2/2021 THROUGH MIDNIGHT 1/3/2021.

&&

TJK
Local storm report, Jan 3, 12:15 AM PST, 1 hour 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
1215 AM PST SUN JAN 3 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     HEAVY RAIN       3 WSW FARMINGTON        45.43N 123.01W
01/03/2021  M1.72 INCH       WASHINGTON         OR   PUBLIC

            24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL FROM MIDNIGHT
            1/2/2021 THROUGH MIDNIGHT 1/3/2021.

&&

TJK
Local storm report, Jan 3, 12:16 AM PST, 1 hour 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
1216 AM PST SUN JAN 3 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     HEAVY RAIN       VERNONIA                45.86N 123.19W
01/03/2021  E1.24 INCH       COLUMBIA           OR   PUBLIC

            TOTAL 24 HOUR RAINFALL FROM MIDNIGHT
            1/2/2021 THROUGH MIDNIGHT 1/3/2021.

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Local storm report, Jan 3, 12:21 AM PST, 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
1221 AM PST SUN JAN 3 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     HEAVY RAIN       3 WSW FARMINGTON        45.43N 123.01W
01/03/2021  M1.72 INCH       WASHINGTON         OR   PUBLIC

            24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL FROM MIDNIGHT
            1/2/2021 THROUGH MIDNIGHT 1/3/2021.

1200 AM     HEAVY RAIN       2 NE DURHAM             45.41N 122.74W
01/03/2021  M1.35 INCH       CLACKAMAS          OR   TRAINED SPOTTER

            24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL FROM MIDNIGHT
            1/2/2021 THROUGH MIDNIGHT 1/3/2021.

1200 AM     HEAVY RAIN       VERNONIA                45.86N 123.19W
01/03/2021  E1.24 INCH       COLUMBIA           OR   PUBLIC

            TOTAL 24 HOUR RAINFALL FROM MIDNIGHT
            1/2/2021 THROUGH MIDNIGHT 1/3/2021.

1053 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG OREGON CITY             45.34N 122.60W
01/02/2021                   CLACKAMAS          OR   PUBLIC

            TREE DOWN NEAR LINN AVE IN OREGON CITY.

1046 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 SE YACHATS            44.29N 124.08W
01/02/2021  M84 MPH          LINCOLN            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION AV549 CAPE PERPETUA.

1037 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NE OTTER ROCK         44.76N 124.05W
01/02/2021  M82 MPH          LINCOLN            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION AR160 CAPE FOULWEATHER.

1030 PM     HEAVY RAIN       LINCOLN CITY            44.98N 124.00W
01/02/2021  M1.96 INCH       LINCOLN            OR   PUBLIC

            24 HOUR RAIN TOTAL IN LINCOLN CITY, AS OF
            10:30 PM PST ON 1/2/2021.

1021 PM     HEAVY RAIN       WARRENTON               46.17N 123.92W
01/02/2021  M3.60 INCH       CLATSOP            OR   PUBLIC

            TOTAL RAINFALL SINCE MIDNIGHT ON 1/2/2021.

1016 PM     HEAVY RAIN       WILLAMINA               45.08N 123.48W
01/02/2021  M1.04 INCH       YAMHILL            OR   PUBLIC

            RAINFALL SO FAR TODAY.

1015 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 5 ESE HEBO              45.21N 123.75W
01/02/2021  M86 MPH          YAMHILL            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION AR658 MT. HEBO.

1000 PM     HEAVY RAIN       FOREST GROVE            45.52N 123.11W
01/02/2021  M1.18 INCH       WASHINGTON         OR   COCORAHS

            TOTAL RAINFALL BETWEEN 8 AM PST AND 10 PM
            PST ON 1/2/2021.

0906 PM     HEAVY RAIN       NEWPORT                 44.63N 124.05W
01/02/2021  M1.69 INCH       LINCOLN            OR   PUBLIC

            RAINFALL SO FAR TODAY.

0900 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 6 NNW NORTH BONNEVILLE  45.72N 122.04W
01/02/2021  M77 MPH          SKAMANIA           WA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION TRKW1 THREE CORNER ROCK
            RAWS.

0845 PM     HEAVY RAIN       OTTER ROCK              44.75N 124.06W
01/02/2021  M1.64 INCH       LINCOLN            OR   PUBLIC

0811 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST NEWPORT                 44.62N 124.06W
01/02/2021  M63 MPH          LINCOLN            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION ODT38 YAQUINA BAY BRIDGE.

0803 PM     HEAVY RAIN       GLENWOOD                45.65N 123.27W
01/02/2021  M2.21 INCH       WASHINGTON         OR   PUBLIC

            RAINFALL SO FAR TODAY.

0712 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 4 NNW FALLS CITY        44.92N 123.47W
01/02/2021  M69 MPH          POLK               OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION RKHO3 ROCKHOUSE RAWS.

0707 PM     HEAVY RAIN       3 ENE STELLA            46.20N 123.04W
01/02/2021  M1.14 INCH       COWLITZ            WA   PUBLIC

            RAINFALL SO FAR TODAY.

0643 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 E TILLAMOOK           45.46N 123.79W
01/02/2021  M1.90 INCH       TILLAMOOK          OR   PUBLIC

            RAINFALL MEASURED SINCE MIDNIGHT ON
            1/2/2021.

0614 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 NW OYSTERVILLE        46.55N 124.04W
01/02/2021  M2.00 INCH       PACIFIC            WA   PUBLIC

            RAINFALL SO FAR SINCE MIDNIGHT ON 1/2/2021.

0600 PM     HEAVY RAIN       CASTLE ROCK             46.28N 122.91W
01/02/2021  E1.97 INCH       COWLITZ            WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            RAINFALL SO FAR TODAY, SINCE 6 AM PST ON
            1/2/2021.

0555 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 SE WARRENTON          46.15N 123.88W
01/02/2021  M1.49 INCH       CLATSOP            OR   ASOS

            ASOS STATION KAST ASTORIA.

0546 PM     HEAVY RAIN       4 ENE CANNON BEACH      45.90N 123.88W
01/02/2021  M1.36 INCH       CLATSOP            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION FW8590 SEASIDE.

0545 PM     HEAVY RAIN       CANNON BEACH            45.89N 123.96W
01/02/2021  M1.47 INCH       CLATSOP            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION EW9956 CANNON BEACH.

0530 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 S GRANDE RONDE        45.05N 123.62W
01/02/2021  M1.10 INCH       POLK               OR   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION GDRO3 0.7 S GRANDE
            RONDE.

0527 PM     HEAVY RAIN       7 WSW TABLE ROCK        44.94N 122.40W
01/02/2021  M1.34 INCH       CLACKAMAS          OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION HSFO3 HORSE CREEK RAWS.

0525 PM     HEAVY RAIN       4 NNE TRAPPER CREEK WIL 45.94N 121.99W
01/02/2021  M1.36 INCH       SKAMANIA           WA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION DCCW1 DRY CREEK RAWS.

0517 PM     HEAVY RAIN       8 ESE SNOW PEAK         44.59N 122.43W
01/02/2021  M1.43 INCH       LINN               OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION YEFO3 YELLOWSTONE MTN RAWS.

0515 PM     HEAVY RAIN       6 SW PIKE               45.31N 123.35W
01/02/2021  M1.60 INCH       YAMHILL            OR   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION HSKO3 6.3 SW PIKE.

0515 PM     HEAVY RAIN       3 SW SHERWOOD           45.33N 122.89W
01/02/2021  M1.02 INCH       WASHINGTON         OR   PUBLIC

            RAINFALL SO FAR TODAY, MEASURED AT 5:15 PM
            PST ON 1/2/2021.

0514 PM     HEAVY RAIN       6 ESE KLASKANINE SUMMIT 46.01N 123.56W
01/02/2021  M1.69 INCH       CLATSOP            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION TWRO3 TIDEWATER RAWS.

0514 PM     HEAVY RAIN       7 NE GRANDE RONDE INDIA 45.22N 123.54W
01/02/2021  M1.44 INCH       TILLAMOOK          OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION BDFO3 RYE MOUNTAIN RAWS.

0512 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 ESE LEES CAMP         45.60N 123.48W
01/02/2021  M2.01 INCH       TILLAMOOK          OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION SFKO3 SOUTH FORK RAWS.

0512 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 E TILLAMOOK           45.46N 123.80W
01/02/2021  M1.47 INCH       TILLAMOOK          OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION TMKO3 TILLAMOOK RAWS.

0511 PM     HEAVY RAIN       6 ESE FRANCES           46.50N 123.38W
01/02/2021  M2.44 INCH       PACIFIC            WA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION HKFW1 HUCKLEBERRY RIDGE
            RAWS.

0510 PM     HEAVY RAIN       4 ESE HEBO              45.21N 123.77W
01/02/2021  M2.23 INCH       YAMHILL            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION CDFO3 CEDAR RAWS.

0509 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 ESE ELKHORN MOUNTAIN  45.72N 122.35W
01/02/2021  M1.25 INCH       CLARK              WA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION TR951 LARCH MOUNTAIN RAWS.

0506 PM     HEAVY RAIN       3 W LOST LAKE           45.50N 121.90W
01/02/2021  M1.10 INCH       MULTNOMAH          OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION LGFO3 LOG CREEK RAWS.

0503 PM     HEAVY RAIN       5 S TIDEWATER           44.35N 123.89W
01/02/2021  M1.10 INCH       LINCOLN            OR   MESONET

            MESONET STATION CNFO3 CANNIBAL MOUNTAIN
            RAWS.

0501 PM     HEAVY RAIN       5 WNW COLDWATER RIDGE V 46.31N 122.39W
01/02/2021  M1.00 INCH       COWLITZ            WA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION EKRW1 ELK ROCK RAWS.

0501 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 SW RYDERWOOD          46.34N 123.08W
01/02/2021  M2.20 INCH       COWLITZ            WA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION ABNW1 ABERNATHY MTN RAWS.

0449 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 3 SSW TOLEDO            44.59N 123.96W
01/02/2021                   LINCOLN            OR   PUBLIC

            REPORT OF A TREE DOWN AND POWER LINES DOWN.

0440 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 NNE PLEASANT VALLEY   45.39N 123.80W
01/02/2021  M1.27 INCH       TILLAMOOK          OR   COCORAHS

            RAINFALL SO FAR SINCE 7 AM PST 1/2/2021.

0300 PM     HEAVY RAIN       RYDERWOOD               46.37N 123.05W
01/02/2021  M1.00 INCH       COWLITZ            WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            RAIN FROM 10AM TO 3PM.

0835 AM     HEAVY RAIN       4 NW LEES CAMP          45.63N 123.59W
01/02/2021  M1.81 INCH       TILLAMOOK          OR   COCORAHS

            TOTAL RAINFALL SINCE 7:55 AM ON 1/1/2021.

0800 AM     HEAVY RAIN       1 SW SILETZ             44.71N 123.93W
01/02/2021  M1.33 INCH       LINCOLN            OR   COCORAHS

            RAINFALL SINCE 8 AM PST ON 1/1/2021.

0800 AM     HEAVY RAIN       3 E MOHLER              45.70N 123.81W
01/02/2021  E1.12 INCH       TILLAMOOK          OR   COCORAHS

            RAINFALL SINCE 8 AM PST ON 1/1/2021.

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Portland, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 2, 8:49 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryPQR23 hr
Jan 2, 11:35 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningPQRTillamook21 days
Jan 3, 12:54 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningPQRClatsop, Tillamook4 hr
Jan 3, 12:37 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPQR35 hr
Jan 2, 11:35 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningPQRPacific, Wahkiakum3 hr
Jan 3, 1:27 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningPQRCowlitz19 hr
Jan 3, 3:49 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningPQRPacific8 hr
Jan 3, 3:55 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchPQR9 hr
Jan 3, 12:37 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningPQR35 hr

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