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Gale Warning 21, NWS Portland, OR

March 27, 2021

NWS Portland, OR issued this gale warning at Mar 27, 2021, 3:16 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 27, 2021, 3:16 PM PDT (22:16 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 1:00 AM PDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Portland, OR

The text

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724 
WHUS76 KPQR 272216
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
316 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

PZZ270-281130-
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0012.210328T1500Z-210329T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0021.210328T1400Z-210329T0800Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
316 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12
  to 16 feet at 10 seconds expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ250-281130-
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0012.210328T1800Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0021.210328T1400Z-210329T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
316 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10
  to 14 feet at 10 seconds expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.


&&

$$

PZZ275-281130-
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0051.210328T1600Z-210329T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0012.210328T1800Z-210329T1200Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
316 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 10 to 14 feet at 10 seconds expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized gale force gusts of 35 to 40 kt
  are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-281130-
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0051.210328T2200Z-210329T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
316 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 9 to 12 ft with
  breakers likely.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will occur during a strong ebb, which
  peaks around 530 PM Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

PZZ255-281130-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0051.210328T1600Z-210329T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
316 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet at 10 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* 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/portland
4 follow-up statements
492 
WHUS76 KPQR 281007
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
307 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

PZZ250-270-282315-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0021.210328T1400Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
307 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt until
  Sunday early evening, then veering from northwest 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 16 feet at 10 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...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-282315-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0051.210328T2200Z-210329T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0052.210329T1000Z-210329T1500Z/
Columbia River Bar-
307 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...3 to 5 ft through Sunday morning, then 
    building to 7 to 9 ft Sunday afternoon through Monday 
    morning 

  - FIRST EBB...Strong ebb around 515 AM Sunday. Seas 8 ft. 

  - SECOND EBB...Strong ebb around 530 PM Sunday. Seas 12 ft 
    with breakers likely. 

  - THIRD EBB...Strong ebb around 6 AM Monday. Seas 13 ft with
    breakers likely. 

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

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 8 PM 
  PDT this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 8 AM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-282315-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0051.210328T1600Z-210329T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
307 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, then
  veering from the northwest by Sunday evening. Brief gusts to 35
  kt Sunday afternoon and evening. Seas 9 to 14 feet at 11 
  seconds expected.

* 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...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* 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/portland
514 
WHUS76 KPQR 282202
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
302 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

PZZ250-270-290800-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
302 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Cascade Head out 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-291115-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210329T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0052.210329T1000Z-210329T1500Z/
Columbia River Bar-
302 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...6 to 8 ft through Monday morning.

  - FIRST EBB...Strong ebb around 530 PM Sunday. Seas 12 ft with 
    breakers likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Strong ebb around 6 AM Monday. Seas 13 ft with 
    breakers likely. 

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

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-291115-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210329T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
302 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 14 feet at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence out 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday.

* 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/portland
108 
WHUS76 KPQR 290334
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
834 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

PZZ250-270-290800-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
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-
834 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet at 11 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 1 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-291600-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0052.210329T0334Z-210329T1600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
834 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...9 to 11 ft through Monday morning. 

  - FIRST EBB...Strong ebb around 6 AM Monday. Seas 12 to 14 ft
    with breakers likely. 

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-291600-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210329T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
834 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 14 feet at 11 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 9 AM PDT Monday.

* 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/portland
484 
WHUS76 KPQR 290802
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
102 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

PZZ250-270-292300-
/O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0052.210329T0802Z-210330T1200Z/
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-
102 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 12 to 15 feet at 11 seconds expected. Isolated gusts to 35
  kt possible with passing showers. 

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers expected through Monday 
  morning. Winds will begin to ease Monday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-292300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
102 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  11 to 14 feet at 11 seconds. Winds will begin to ease Monday
  afternoon.

* 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 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-292300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210330T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
102 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...9 to 11 ft through Monday morning, then 
    subsiding to around 6 to 7 ft through Monday night. 

  - FIRST EBB...Strong ebb around 6 AM Monday. Seas 12 to 14 
    ft with breakers likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Strong ebb around 615 PM Monday. Seas 10 to 12 ft
    with breakers possible.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 3:08 AM PDTGale WatchPQR12 hr
Mar 27, 3:08 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPQR4 days
Mar 27, 2:19 PM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryPQR39 hr

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Sources

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