Gale Warning
Gale Warning issued December 17 at 11:02PM PST until December 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Alert Description
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas around 13 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.49 kt at 322 AM Thursday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Ebb current of 5.56 kt at 333 PM Thursday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Ebb current of 2.57 kt at 404 AM Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft.
Safety Instructions
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.