Gale Watch for Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm
Official alert fields
What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm, Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm, Columbia River Bar, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm, Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm, Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
- Effective
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- Official severity
- Moderate
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- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 3 to 6 ft at 6 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage...
What the bulletin says to do
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 3 to 6 ft at 6 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued August 31 at 12:36AM PDT until September 2 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
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Gale Watch issued August 31 at 12:36AM PDT until September 2 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
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Gale Watch issued August 31 at 12:36AM PDT until September 2 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Portland OR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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