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Gale Warning 29, NWS Portland, OR

October 18, 2021

NWS Portland, OR issued this gale warning at Oct 18, 2021, 3:06 AM PDT. It took effect at Oct 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 18, 2021, 3:06 AM PDT (10:06 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 20, 2021, 10:25 AM PDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Portland, OR

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357 
WHUS76 KPQR 181006
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
306 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

PZZ270-275-182315-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0170.211019T0600Z-211019T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0029.211019T1800Z-211020T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
306 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds expected.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft at 12 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ250-255-182315-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0171.211020T0600Z-211020T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
306 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 ft at 13 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Tuesday to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
8 follow-up statements
886 
WHUS76 KPQR 181511
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
811 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

PZZ270-275-190415-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0172.211018T1511Z-211018T1900Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0170.211019T0600Z-211019T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.211019T1800Z-211020T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
811 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds expected.
  For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas around 10 ft at 12 
  seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 12 
  seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. 
  Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today. Small Craft 
  Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ250-255-190415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0171.211020T0600Z-211020T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
811 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 ft at 13 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Tuesday to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
039 
WHUS76 KPQR 182122
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
222 PM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

PZZ270-275-191030-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0170.211019T0600Z-211019T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.211019T1800Z-211020T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
222 PM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft at 14 seconds expected. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 12 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ250-255-191030-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0171.211020T0300Z-211021T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
222 PM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 ft at 13 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
513 
WHUS76 KPQR 191029
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
329 AM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

PZZ250-255-192330-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0171.211020T0300Z-211020T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.GL.W.0029.211020T0900Z-211020T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
329 AM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds expected. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with 
  gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft at 14 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ270-275-192330-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-211019T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0029.211019T1800Z-211020T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
329 AM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM 
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds expected. 
 
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT
  Wednesday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
637 
WHUS76 KPQR 192150
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
250 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

PZZ250-255-201100-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0171.211020T0300Z-211020T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.211020T0900Z-211020T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
250 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ270-275-201100-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211020T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
250 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-201100-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0173.211020T1200Z-211021T0200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
250 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...Around 4 to 6 ft today then 10 to 12 ft early 
    Wednesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 500 PM Tuesday, with seas near 7 ft.  

  - SECOND EBB...Around 515 AM Wednesday, with seas near 12 ft.

  - THIRD EBB...Around 530 PM Wednesday, with seas near 12 ft. 

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
454 
WHUS76 KPQR 192205
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
305 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

PZZ250-255-201115-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0171.211020T0300Z-211020T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.211020T0900Z-211020T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
305 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ270-275-201115-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211020T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
305 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-201115-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0173.211020T1200Z-211021T0200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
305 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...Around 4 to 6 ft today then 10 to 12 ft early 
    Wednesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 500 PM Tuesday, with seas near 7 ft.  

  - SECOND EBB...Around 515 AM Wednesday, with seas near 12 ft.

  - THIRD EBB...Strong ebb around 530 PM Wednesday, with seas near
    12 ft. Breakers likely.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
722 
WHUS76 KPQR 200228
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
728 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

PZZ250-255-201530-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0171.211020T0300Z-211020T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.211020T0900Z-211020T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0016.211021T1800Z-211022T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
728 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds possible.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. Gale 
  Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ270-275-201530-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211020T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0016.211021T0600Z-211022T0300Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
728 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds. For the 
  Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 ft at 14 seconds possible.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. Gale Watch, 
  from Wednesday evening through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-201530-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0173.211020T1200Z-211021T0200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
728 PM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...Around 4 to 6 ft today then 10 to 12 ft 
    early Wednesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 500 PM Tuesday, with seas near 7 ft. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 515 AM Wednesday, with seas near 12 
    ft. 

  - THIRD EBB...Strong ebb around 530 PM Wednesday, with seas near
    12 ft. Breakers likely.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
454 
WHUS76 KPQR 200949
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
249 AM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

PZZ270-275-202300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211020T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0016.211021T0600Z-211022T0300Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
249 AM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 18 ft at 12 seconds. For the 
  Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds possible.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 11 AM PDT this morning. Gale Watch, 
  from this evening through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ250-255-202300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211020T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0016.211021T1800Z-211022T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
249 AM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 13 seconds. For the Gale
  Watch, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds possible.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 11 AM PDT this morning. Gale Watch, 
  from Thursday morning through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-202300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0173.211020T1200Z-211021T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
249 AM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...Around 9 to 11 ft, easing to 6 to 8 ft by
  Wednesday evening.  

  - FIRST EBB...Around 515 AM Wednesday. Seas to 14 ft with
    breakers likely.  

  - SECOND EBB...Strong ebb around 530 PM Wednesday. Seas to 12 ft
    with breakers likely.Around 515 AM Wednesday, with seas near 
    12 ft. 

  - THIRD EBB...Around 545 AM Thursday. Seas to 11 ft with
    breakers possible. Around 4 to 6 ft today then 10 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
064 
WHUS76 KPQR 201725
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1025 AM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

PZZ270-275-210630-
/O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211020T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0016.211021T0600Z-211022T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0030.211021T0500Z-211022T0300Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1025 AM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING FOR WEDNESDAY MORNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ250-255-210630-
/O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-211020T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0016.211021T1800Z-211022T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0030.211021T1600Z-211022T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
1025 AM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING FOR THIS MORNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-210630-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0173.000000T0000Z-211021T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0174.211021T2200Z-211022T0200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1025 AM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 7 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...Around 9 to 11 ft until mid-evening Wednesday,
    then easing to 6 to 8 ft. 

  - FIRST EBB...Strong ebb around 530 PM Wednesday. Seas to 12 
    ft with breakers possible. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 545 AM Thursday. Seas to 11 ft with 
    breakers possible. 

  - THIRD EBB...Strong ebb around 6 PM Thursday. Seas to 14 ft
    with breakers likely. 

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

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Thursday. Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 3 PM to 7 PM PDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A coastal jet will also bring gale winds
  during the Strong ebb Thursday.

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 Oct 18, 3:00 AM PDT, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 18, 3:00 AM PDT, 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Portland OR
300 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021

.SYNOPSIS...After a brief break in the wet weather later today and
Tuesday, expect a very active weather pattern to bring valley rain
and high mountain snow every 12-24 hours through early next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Today through Wednesday...Water vapor satellite imagery
this morning reveals a shortwave trough sliding eastward into the
Great Basin. This storm system dragged a weakening and elongated
front into western Washington and Oregon late yesterday/overnight
that brought some light rain to the region. Surface observations
indicate rainfall is now primarily limited to Lane, Lincoln, Benton
and Linn Counties as of 3 AM. It should be noted that skies are
beginning to clear across our northwestern zones this morning. This
is just beginning to lead to some fog developing along the coast and
lower Columbia River, which will likely expand a bit and last through
~9-10 AM this morning.

Models are in good agreement a shortwave ridge over the northeast
Pacific will slide across the Pacific Northwest today into tonight.
This will lead to what few showers are left early this morning to
gradually dissipate this morning. Aside from a few high clouds
passing overhead tonight, expect enough radiational cooling to allow
some of our typically colder spots to drop down into the 30s
overnight with areas of valley fog developing. With that said, HREF
guidance only puts the probability of fog developing in much of the
Willamette Valley at just 20-30%.

Models and their ensembles are in good agreement a shortwave trough
currently extending southward from the Gulf of Alaska will shift
eastward into the Pacific Northwest late Tuesday into early
Wednesday. This storm system will take on a slight negative tilt and
spread light rain into the region Tuesday evening into Tuesday night.
There may be enough instability over the waters with the trough axis
to generate an isolated thunderstorm or two. In addition, a weak
surface low pressure off Vancouver Island and modeled southwesterly
30-35 kt 925mb winds will create an environment favorable for at
least some weakly rotating showers over the waters off our northern
coastal zones Wednesday morning.

A weak shortwave ridge will then likely slide across the Pacific
Northwest late Wednesday and result in showers decreasing from
southeast to northwest across the area. This will be in response to
what appears likely to be a rapid cyclogenesis event occurring 140W
and 45N. See below for more details...

.LONG TERM...Wednesday night through Sunday...Ensemble guidance is in
very good agreement an active weather pattern will take hold across
the Pacific Northwest late in the work week and continue through the
weekend (and likely beyond).

Model and ensemble guidance is in relatively good agreement the
remnants of Namtheun will merge with a shortwave trough racing across
the north Pacific and lead to a rapid cyclogenesis event across the
northeast Pacific Wednesday. While there are some variations in the
strength and exact track of the resulting low pressure system, and it
will no doubt result in some large seas well offshore and impressive
satellite imagery, it appears it will largely remain far enough
offshore to bring few substantial impacts to the region. Nonetheless,
it should push a cold front and attendant band of rain into the
region late Thursday. A strong wind field will likely accompany the
front well offshore, but between it weakening and pressure gradient
forces remaining largely oriented offshore, thinking we should be
able to get by without any wind headlines for the coast. This is
supported by the GEFS and EPS guidance as well.

A conditionally unstable air mass will then likely spread into the
region Thursday night and result in off and on showers continuing
into Friday. Snow levels appear likely to at least lower to treeline
or slightly below treeline in the Cascades on Friday, but will likely
hold above the Cascade passes.

Model and ensemble guidance is in remarkably good agreement a strong
140-180 kt jet will take aim at the southern Oregon and northern
California coast over the weekend. This will undoubtedly keep the
weather unsettled across southwest Washington and northwest Oregon
with periods of showers and below average temperatures continuing
through the weekend. While rain totals will likely add up over time,
rainfall will be spread out enough to create few problems. The
biggest concern over the weekend, and perhaps early next week if the
pattern does not break down before then, will be our susceptibility
to a windstorm. While there is literally only a member or two in each
of the GEFS, EPS and CMCE systems that at the moment suggest the
possibility out of the 100 total members, the pattern looks ripe for
it with the left exit region of the aforementioned jet positioned to
our southwest and shortwave troughs racing eastward along the jet.
Given the time between now and then, it's just something to monitor
for now... /Neuman

&&

.AVIATION...12Z TAFs: Somewhat challenging forecast today,
especially this morning with a mix of VFR and MVFR across the
area. Generally MOS type guidance and HREF indicating VFR
prevailing at the coast and inland north of about KSLE. But MVFR
along the Cascade foothills to include KTTD. In fact the HREF
shows high chances for MVFR spreading along the lower Columbia
River from KTTD to KKLS and north along I5 corridor in western WA
starting around 15Z and lasting through 21Z. The remainder of
the area shows improvement during that time however. For tonight
light offshore flow develops so may see patchy fog in the valley
later tonight, but generally VFR.

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

KPDX AND APPROACHES...Mix of VFR and MVFR in the area, but as
mentioned above the HREF shows 60-80% chance for MVFR cigs 15-20Z
in the KPDX area. Fortunately HREF is not showing lower than
MVFR. Expect to see VFR after about 20Z through 12Z Tue.

&&

.MARINE...A quiet period before more active pattern sets up. Will
see a ridge of high pressure shift west to east across the waters
today. The next front set to approach the region later Tuesday
into Wednesday. This front will be in the process of weakening as
it enters the waters on Tuesday, but will still result in a
period of stronger southerly winds from Tuesday into the middle
of the week. But it still looking strong enough for gale force
winds over the outer zones. So will issue a Gale Warning from
Tue afternoon through Tue night. The strongest wind expected
west of about 35 NM. Expect periods of enhanced southerlies to
then persist through the end of the week as another front moves
through the waters Thursday into Friday.

Meanwhile, seas will be dominated by a decaying westerly swell
through the beginning of the week as it subsides from around 7
feet this morning to 5-6 feet on Tuesday morning. The next front
will bring an uptick in short period seas Tuesday into
Wednesday, peaking around 12 ft nearer to shore and 17 feet
beyond 35 NM early Wednesday. Seas settle some later Wednesday
as a fresh westerly swell arrives.

&&

.PQR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...None.
WA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT
     Tuesday for coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Florence
OR from 10 to 60 nm.

     Gale Warning from 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday for
     coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Florence OR from 10 to
60 nm.

     Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM Tuesday to 11 AM PDT Wednesday
     for coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Florence OR out 10
nm.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 18, 3:06 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPQR32 hr
Oct 18, 3:06 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPQR47 hr
Oct 18, 8:11 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPQR4 hr
Oct 17, 5:17 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementPQRClark28 min

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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.