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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Portland, OR

February 10, 2021

NWS Portland, OR issued this small craft advisory at Feb 10, 2021, 2:14 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 11, 2021, 5:00 AM PST. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 10, 2021, 2:14 AM PST (10:14 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 11, 2021, 5:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 12, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Portland, OR

The text

As transmitted.

169 
WHUS76 KPQR 101014
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
214 AM PST Wed Feb 10 2021

PZZ250-270-102315-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.210211T1300Z-210213T0300Z/
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-
214 AM PST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* 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...From 5 AM Thursday to 7 PM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be near river bars and 
  downwind areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-102315-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.210211T1500Z-210212T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
214 AM PST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  expected. 

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be near river bars and
  downwind areas.

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
7 follow-up statements
574 
WHUS76 KPQR 101907
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1107 AM PST Wed Feb 10 2021

PZZ250-270-110815-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.210211T1300Z-210211T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0011.210211T2100Z-210212T1200Z/
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-
1107 AM PST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet at 14 seconds expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet at 14 seconds expected.

* 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. Strongest winds will be through the gaps in
  the Coast Range. 

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 1 PM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 1 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-110815-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.210211T1500Z-210212T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1107 AM PST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet at 14 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 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM PST Friday.

* 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
971 
WHUS76 KPQR 102212
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
212 PM PST Wed Feb 10 2021

PZZ250-270-111115-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.210211T1300Z-210211T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0011.210211T2100Z-210212T1200Z/
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-
212 PM PST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet at 14 seconds expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet at 14 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. Strongest winds will be through the
  gaps in the Coast Range near the Columbia River, Tillamook, and
  Pacific City.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 1 PM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 1 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-111115-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.210211T1500Z-210212T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
212 PM PST Wed Feb 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet at 14 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 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM PST Friday.

* 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
786 
WHUS76 KPQR 111045
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
245 AM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

PZZ250-270-112345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.210211T1300Z-210211T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0011.210211T2100Z-210212T1200Z/
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-
245 AM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet at 15 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...Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST
  Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-112345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.210211T1500Z-210212T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
245 AM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet at 15 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 7 AM this morning to 8 AM PST Friday.

* 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
770 
WHUS76 KPQR 112232
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
232 PM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

PZZ250-270-121145-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
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-
232 PM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet at 14 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 PM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-121145-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
232 PM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet at 13 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 1 PM PST Friday.

* 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
138 
WHUS76 KPQR 120225
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
625 PM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

PZZ250-270-121530-
/O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0022.210212T0225Z-210212T2100Z/
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-
625 PM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, with
  isolated gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet at 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 1 PM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-121530-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
625 PM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet at 14 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 1 PM PST Friday.

* 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
477 
WHUS76 KPQR 121115
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
315 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

PZZ250-270-130015-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
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-
315 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas building toward 10 to 15 feet at 17 seconds starting 
  Friday night.

* 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 4 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-130015-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
315 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas building toward 11 to 16 feet at 17 seconds starting Friday
  night.

* 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 4 PM PST Sunday.

* 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
602 
WHUS76 KPQR 122210
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
210 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

PZZ250-270-131115-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210213T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.210213T0600Z-210213T1800Z/
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-
210 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 10 seconds 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet at 11 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...Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST 
  Saturday. Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-131115-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210213T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.210213T0600Z-210213T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
210 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 10 seconds 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet at 11 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST 
  Saturday. Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ210-131115-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0023.210213T1200Z-210214T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
210 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

 - GENERAL SEAS...6 to 7 ft through Saturday morning, building to
   10 ft through Saturday evening. 

 - FIRST EBB...Strong ebb around 515 PM Friday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. 

 - SECOND EBB...Around 545 AM Saturday. Seas 9 to 11 ft. 

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 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/portland

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 10, 11:07 AM PSTGale WarningPQR31 hr
Feb 10, 2:47 PM PSTBlizzard WarningPQR43 hr
Feb 10, 2:47 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningPQR5 days
Feb 10, 2:47 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPQR6 days

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