Storm Warning
Storm 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 12 to 13 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Storm Warning, seas 12 to 17 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt expected. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Safety Instructions
A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside.