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Storm Warning 5, NWS Portland, OR

December 11, 2021

NWS Portland, OR issued this storm warning at Dec 11, 2021, 8:09 AM PST. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2021, 8:09 AM PST (16:09 UTC)
Expired
Dec 11, 2021, 11:59 AM PST
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Portland, OR

The text

As transmitted.

982 
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/portland
3 follow-up statements
621 
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/portland
170 
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/portland
444 
WHUS76 KPQR 111959
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1159 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

PZZ275-120900-
/O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
/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-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211211T2000Z/
/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-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0219.000000T0000Z-211213T1100Z/
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.

&&

$$

PZZ250-270-120900-
/O.CON.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-
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/portland

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 5:20 AM PSTBeach Hazards StatementPQR61 hr
Dec 11, 2:54 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPQR54 hr
Dec 11, 10:27 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningPQRWahkiakum11 hr

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