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Gale Watch 21, NWS Portland, OR

December 9, 2021

NWS Portland, OR issued this gale watch at Dec 9, 2021, 2:04 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 2:04 AM PST (10:04 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2021, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 3:06 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Portland, OR

The text

As transmitted.

250 
WHUS76 KPQR 091004
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
204 AM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

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Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
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-
204 AM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds. For the
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts approaching
  50 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 13 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR 
  out 10 NM, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Friday. Gale 
  Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0218.211209T1400Z-211210T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
204 AM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...6 to 8 ft building to 10 ft by Thursday 
    morning. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 845 AM Thursday. Seas to 13 ft. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 845 PM Thursday. Seas to 13 ft. 

  - THIRD EBB...Around 945 AM Friday. Seas to 11 ft.

.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 10 PM PST 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
3 follow-up statements
002 
WHUS76 KPQR 092221
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
221 PM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

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Columbia River Bar-
221 PM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...8 to 10 ft through Friday.

  - FIRST EBB...Around 845 PM Thursday. Seas to 13 ft with
    breakers likely.
 
  - SECOND EBB...Around 945 AM Friday. Seas to 11 ft. 

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-211210T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0021.211210T2300Z-211211T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
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-
221 PM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft at 13 seconds. For 
  the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft at 12 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade 
  Head OR out 10 NM, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Friday. Gale 
  Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
670 
WHUS76 KPQR 100412
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
812 PM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

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/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-211210T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0021.211210T2300Z-211211T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
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-
812 PM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft at 13 seconds. For 
  the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 12 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade 
  Head OR out 10 NM, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Friday. Gale 
  Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ210-101715-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0218.000000T0000Z-211210T2000Z/
Columbia River Bar-
812 PM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...6 to 8 ft through Friday. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 845 PM Thursday. Seas to 11 ft with
    breakers possible. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 945 AM Friday. Seas to 11 ft. 

  - THIRD EBB...Around 10 PM Friday. Seas to 12 ft with breakers
    likely.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
713 
WHUS76 KPQR 101106
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
306 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

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/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.

&&

$$

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/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.

&&

$$

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/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.

&&

$$

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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
Dec 9, 3:50 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchPQR25 hr
Dec 9, 12:45 PM PSTHigh Wind WatchPQR15 hr

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