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Gale Warning 44, NWS Portland, OR
NWS Portland, OR issued this gale warning at Dec 10, 2021, 3:06 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 10, 2021, 3:06 AM PST (11:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 10, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2021, 11:59 AM PST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Portland, OR
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WHUS76 KPQR 101106
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
306 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
PZZ250-270-110015-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-211211T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0021.211210T2300Z-211211T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0044.211211T0000Z-211211T1700Z/
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-
306 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 11 seconds expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head
OR out 60 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PST
Saturday. Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts may locally reach storm force,
especially near capes and within the coastal jet.
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.
&&
$$
PZZ255-275-110015-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-211211T0200Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0021.211210T2300Z-211211T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0044.211211T0200Z-211211T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
306 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 11 seconds expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM PST
Saturday. Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts may locally reach storm force,
especially near capes and within the coastal jet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-110015-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0218.000000T0000Z-211210T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.211211T0300Z-211211T0800Z/
Columbia River Bar-
306 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...6 to 8 ft Friday, increasing 8 to 10 ft Friday
evening.
- FIRST EBB...Around 945 AM Friday. Seas to 11 ft.
- SECOND EBB...Around 10 PM Friday. Seas to 12 ft with breakers
likely.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST today. Small Craft
Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to midnight PST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas are expected to increase rapidly
Saturday morning, so additional Small Craft Advisories will
likely be needed.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
Weagle
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland7 follow-up statements
011
WHUS76 KPQR 102140
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
140 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
PZZ250-270-111200-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-211211T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.211211T0000Z-211211T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
140 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 12 seconds expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from
10 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to
Cascade Head OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST Saturday. Small Craft
Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts up to 50 kt are possible,
although not expected to be widespread. If they do occur, they
will likely be in the inner waters closer to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-275-111200-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-211211T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.211211T0200Z-211211T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
140 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft at 12 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 3 PM PST
Saturday. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts up to 50 kt are possible,
although not expected to be widespread. If they do occur, they
will likely be in the inner waters closer to shore.
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.
&&
$$
PZZ210-111200-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.211211T0300Z-211212T0000Z/
Columbia River Bar-
140 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...6 to 8 ft Friday, increasing 8 to 11 ft
tonight. General seas will build to 11 to 13 ft on Saturday.
- FIRST EBB...Around 10 PM Friday. Seas to 12 ft with breakers
likely.
- SECOND EBB...Around 11 AM Saturday. Seas to 14 ft with
breakers likely.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially
when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland862
WHUS76 KPQR 110445
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
845 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
PZZ250-270-111700-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T1700Z/
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-
845 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 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 9 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts up to 50 kt are possible,
although not expected to be widespread. If they do occur, they
will likely be in the inner waters closer to shore.
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.
&&
$$
PZZ255-275-111745-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
845 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60
NM and Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts up to 50 kt are possible,
although not expected to be widespread. If they do occur, they
will likely be in the inner waters closer to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-111745-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
Columbia River Bar-
845 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...6 to 8 ft, increasing 8 to 11 ft tonight
and then to 11 to 13 ft Saturday.
- FIRST EBB...Around 10 PM Friday. Seas to 12 ft with
breakers likely.
- SECOND EBB...Around 11 AM Saturday. Seas to 14 ft with
breakers likely.
- THIRD EBB...Around 11 PM Saturday. Seas to 16 ft with breakers
likely.
* 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.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland759
WHUS76 KPQR 111129
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
329 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
PZZ250-270-111700-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
329 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
15 to 20 ft at 11 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts up to 50 kt are possible,
although not expected to be widespread. If they do occur, they
will likely be in the inner waters closer to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-275-112300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
329 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
14 to 18 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts up to 50 kt are possible,
although not expected to be widespread. If they do occur, they
will likely be in the inner waters closer to shore.
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.
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.
&&
$$
PZZ210-120030-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
329 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...11 to 14 ft through Sunday.
- FIRST EBB...Around 11 AM Saturday. Seas to 16 ft with
breakers likely.
- SECOND EBB...Around 11 PM Saturday. Seas to 18 ft with
breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland982
WHUS76 KPQR 111609
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
809 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
PZZ255-112300-
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0005.211211T1609Z-211211T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
809 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
seas 17 to 22 ft at 11 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ250-270-111715-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
809 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 15 to 20 ft at 11 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ275-112300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
809 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 15 to 20 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 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.
&&
$$
PZZ210-120515-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
809 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...12 to 14 ft increasing to 14 to 16 ft late
tonight and Sunday.
- FIRST EBB...Around 11 AM Saturday. Seas to 16 ft with
breakers likely.
- SECOND EBB...Around 11 PM Saturday. Seas to 18 ft with
breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland621
WHUS76 KPQR 111637
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
837 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
PZZ250-270-111800-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
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-
837 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 15 to 20 ft at 11 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
&&
$$
PZZ275-112300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
837 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 15 to 20 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-112000-
/O.CON.KPQR.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211211T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
837 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
seas 17 to 22 ft at 11 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-120545-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
837 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...12 to 14 ft increasing to 14 to 16 ft late
tonight and Sunday.
- FIRST EBB...Around 1045 AM Saturday. Seas to 16 ft with
breakers.
- SECOND EBB...Around 11 PM Saturday. Seas to 18 ft with
breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland170
WHUS76 KPQR 111759
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
959 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
PZZ250-270-120700-
/O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.000000T0000Z-211213T1100Z/
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-
959 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest to west 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. There
could be a brief and sporadic gust to 35 kt near a shower, but
these will be very isolated. Seas 16 to 20 ft at 12 seconds.
* 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 3 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ275-112300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
959 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 16 to 20 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-112000-
/O.CON.KPQR.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211211T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
959 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
seas 20 to 23 ft at 11 seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-120700-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.000000T0000Z-211213T0000Z/
Columbia River Bar-
959 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...12 to 14 ft increasing to 14 to 16 ft late
tonight and Sunday.
- FIRST EBB...Around 1045 AM Saturday. Seas to 16 ft with
breakers.
- SECOND EBB...Around 11 PM Saturday. Seas to 18 ft with
breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland444
WHUS76 KPQR 111959
MWWPQR
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1159 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
PZZ275-120900-
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/O.EXA.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.000000T0000Z-211213T1100Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1159 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest to west 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. There
could be a brief and sporadic gust to 35 kt near a shower, but
these will be very isolated. Seas 17 to 20 ft at 12 to 14
seconds.
* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ255-120900-
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/O.EXA.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.000000T0000Z-211213T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
1159 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest to west 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. There
could be a brief and sporadic gust to 35 kt near a shower, but
these will be very isolated. Seas 17 to 20 ft at 12 to 14
seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10
NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
PZZ210-120900-
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Columbia River Bar-
1159 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.
- GENERAL SEAS...15 to 17 ft through Sunday.
- FIRST EBB...Around 11 PM Saturday. Seas to 19 ft with
breakers.
- SECOND EBB...Around 1145 AM Sunday. Seas to 20 ft with
breakers.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 3 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.
&&
$$
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Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
1159 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest to west 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 kt. There
could be a brief and sporadic gust to 35 kt near a shower, but
these will be very isolated. Seas 17 to 20 ft at 12 to 14
seconds.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head
OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade
Head OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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 Dec 9, 8:29 PM PST, 6 hours 37 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 9, 8:29 PM PST, 6 hours 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Portland OR
829 PM PST Thu Dec 9 2021
Updated Aviation and Marine Sections
.SYNOPSIS...Shower activity continues, with mostly light rain in the
lowlands and snow in the Cascades. After a relative lull on Friday,
a strong front will move through the region on Saturday accompanied
by strong southerly winds, rain, and heavy snow in the Cascades.
Cool and wet weather continues into next week.
&&
.SHORT TERM...TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...RADAR imagery shows
widespread showers ongoing this afternoon as an upper level
shortwave trough is exiting east of the Cascades. With the colder
air aloft today, noted by 850 mb temperatures around -4 to -5 C,
have received reports of snow down to 700 ft today, mainly within
the more intense showers. Snow accumulation has generally remained
above 1500 ft, with reports of 6 to 8 inches in the past 12 hours in
the higher terrain of the Cascades. Expect showers to continue this
evening through tonight as a dirty ridge remains offshore. Westerly
850 mb flow and orographic effects will keep the western slopes of
the Cascades in a favorable pattern for snow showers to continue.
Ended up extending the Winter Weather Advisory through Friday
morning for the north Oregon and south Washington Cascades for an
additional amount of 4 to 8 inches expected. There also remains a
slight chance for thunder along the coast this evening, but
lightning detectors have not indicated any strikes yet today.
Shower activity should become more subdued on Friday as weak
shortwave ridging crosses the region and snow levels climb to around
3000 feet. Moist onshore flow however will maintain at least some
light precipitation chances, especially over the higher terrain. By
Friday afternoon, a warm front pushes across the northern coast
bringing more steady rain to far northwest OR and southwest WA.
Amounts expected to remain light through Friday evening.
More impactful weather will arrive late Friday night and continue
through Saturday as a strong front approaches the region. A fairly
quick moving atmospheric river will slide south along the BC coast
Friday night and drop across the Pacific NW on Saturday. GEFS and
ECMWF ensembles IVT values over 250 kg/ms are forecast, peaking just
over 500 kg/ms. Precipitable water though is expected to remain
under 1.0 inch. Multiple impacts will be associated with this
system, including possible high winds, heavy rain, and heavy
mountain snow. A warm tongue of air ahead of the front will allow
snow levels to rise to around 4000 ft along the Coast Range Saturday
morning. QPF values along the coast and western slopes of the Coast
Range around 2 to 4 inches will be possible through Sat night, while
ensembles show valley lowlands likely see around 1-2 inches of
rainfall. Snow levels along the Cascades are expected to hover
around 3000-3500 ft during the event. The current timing for the
Winter Storm Watch remains on track from early Saturday into early
Sunday morning. Snowfall accumulation is expected primarily over
3000 ft, with 1 to 2 feet of snow possible. Breezy conditions also
likely at higher terrain. A High Wind Watch has also been issued for
the coast. Models have come down somewhat from previous runs, now
showing possible wind gusts up to 60 mph from Friday evening through
Saturday morning.
A deep upper level trough will drop out of the Gulf of Alaska behind
the front Sat night and amplify offshore on Sunday. Expect snow
levels to fall again behind the front with mainly southwest flow,
which should maintain a cool and showery pattern.
&&
.LONG TERM...SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...The cool
and wet pattern will very likely continue through at least the
middle of next week as ensemble guidance shows strong agreement on
deep upper level troughing lingering over the West Coast. Therefore
maintained high PoPs across much of the area through the extended
portion of the forecast, with additional periods of mountains snow
likely during the first half of the week. Snow levels will gradually
come back down to around 1000-1500 feet through early next week as
colder air filters into the region. This may eventually yield some
greater winter weather concerns for parts of the coast range,
although the prospects for any eventual lowland snow concerns remain
more nebulous at this time. /CB
&&
.AVIATION...06Z TAFs: At 04Z radar indicated scattered shower
activity over the area associated with northwest flow aloft.
Generally VFR along the coast and interior lowlands, except for
local MVFR associated with showers. The higher terrain, such as
the Oregon Coast Range, Cascades and southwest Washington Willapa
Hills will remain frequently obscured with MVFR or worse
conditions through Friday. Will need to watch for isolated IFR or
lower conditions overnight in fog should there be any prolonged
cloud breaks. At 04Z KHIO reported MVFR vis. Should see gradually
increasing MVFR conditions developing late tonight in the
interior valleys. VFR will be the more dominant category after
18Z Fri, except for the southwest Washington coast and coastal
valleys where MVFR is most likely to occur.
For detailed regional Pac NW aviation weather
information, go online to: https://weather.gov/zse
KPDX AND APPROACHES...VFR at the terminal as of 0430Z, but cigs
were 035 to 045. Not expecting much change through 12Z, but
cannot rule out brief period of MVFR. IFR or lower conditions are
possible in the Tualatin River Valley overnight through Fri
morning. Expect mainly VFR after 18Z Fri with cigs generally
035-040. Weishaar
&&
.MARINE...Minimal changes to current forecast. Looking at
consistent conditions with seas around 11 to 13 ft at 12 seconds
through early Saturday morning. At 0430Z Fri wave heights were
generally 1-2 ft higher than guidance. Have nudged wave heights
for tonight and Fri up just a bit to account for the bias. Models
continue to advertise a very active cold front and associated
low pressure system passing to the north of the area but will
bring a southerly wind shift and an amplification of seas.
Expecting winds to quickly increase from the 15 to 20 kt with
gusts at 25 kt to around 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt by
Saturday morning. Gale force wind gusts are possible although
models are shifting around on whether they will be widespread and
frequent or if they will be isolated. Have issued a Gale Watch
in response to those conditions.
As the southerly winds pick up, wind waves will too build. Seas
will be slightly slower to respond. Seas should build to around
16 to 18 ft at 13 to 15 seconds by late Saturday/early Sunday
morning. The GEFSWAVE Probabilistic Wave Height guidance suggests
a 40 to 60 percent chance of wave heights exceeding 18 ft Sun
afternoon through early Mon. Seas appear to reach their peak
heights around late Sunday night. May see localized waves up to
20 ft, especially in the far northern outer waters.
Weishaar/Muessle
&&
.PQR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Saturday morning
for Central Oregon Coast-North Oregon Coast.
Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST Friday for Northern
Oregon Cascades.
Winter Storm Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday morning
for Cascades in Lane County-Northern Oregon Cascades.
WA...High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Saturday morning
for South Washington Coast.
Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST Friday for South
Washington Cascades.
Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through Sunday morning
for South Washington Cascades.
PZ...Gale Watch from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon for
coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Florence OR out
60 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PST Friday for coastal waters
from Cape Shoalwater WA to Florence OR out 60 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until noon PST Friday for Columbia River
Bar.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Portland, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 3:06 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | PQR | 7 days | |
| Dec 10, 3:49 AM PST | High Wind Warning | PQR | 33 hr | |
| Dec 10, 3:49 AM PST | Wind Advisory | PQR | 35 hr | |
| Dec 10, 4:30 AM PST | Winter Storm Warning | PQR | 49 hr |
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