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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0008 Issued by the Portland Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-23 15:01:53 748 WHUS76 KPQR 232001 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 101 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026 PZZ251>253-271>273-241215- /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- 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- 101 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Seas 7 to 12 ft at 10 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...20-40% chance of wind gusts over 40 kt. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PZZ210-241215- /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0600Z-260925T1800Z/ Columbia River Bar- 101 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Seas 6 to 11 ft at 10 seconds and southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...30-45% chance of wind gusts over 35 kt. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-23 15:01:53 748 WHUS76 KPQR 232001 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 101 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026 PZZ251>253-271>273-241215- /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- 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- 101 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Seas 7 to 12 ft at 10 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...20-40% chance of wind gusts over 40 kt. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PZZ210-241215- /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0600Z-260925T1800Z/ Columbia River Bar- 101 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Seas 6 to 11 ft at 10 seconds and southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...30-45% chance of wind gusts over 35 kt. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-24 03:29:42 222 WHUS76 KPQR 240829 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 PZZ253-273-250030- /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 12 to 16 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. Isolated gusts as high as 45 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PZZ251-252-271-272-250030- /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.260925T0600Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 12 to 16 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. Isolated gusts as high as 50 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ210-250030- /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0600Z-260925T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.260925T0600Z-260925T2100Z/ Columbia River Bar- 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. Winds are expected to be out of the south between 11 PM PDT Thursday and 8 AM PDT Friday, before becoming westerly between 8 AM PDT and 2 PM PDT Friday. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.89 kt at 419 AM Friday with seas of 13 to 15 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-24 03:29:42 222 WHUS76 KPQR 240829 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 PZZ253-273-250030- /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 12 to 16 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. Isolated gusts as high as 45 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ251-252-271-272-250030- /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.260925T0600Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 12 to 16 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. Isolated gusts as high as 50 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PZZ210-250030- /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0600Z-260925T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.260925T0600Z-260925T2100Z/ Columbia River Bar- 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. Winds are expected to be out of the south between 11 PM PDT Thursday and 8 AM PDT Friday, before becoming westerly between 8 AM PDT and 2 PM PDT Friday. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.89 kt at 419 AM Friday with seas of 13 to 15 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-24 03:29:42 222 WHUS76 KPQR 240829 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 PZZ253-273-250030- /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 12 to 16 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. Isolated gusts as high as 45 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PZZ251-252-271-272-250030- /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0300Z-260925T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.260925T0600Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 12 to 16 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. Isolated gusts as high as 50 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ210-250030- /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0008.260925T0600Z-260925T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0012.260925T0600Z-260925T2100Z/ Columbia River Bar- 129 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. Winds are expected to be out of the south between 11 PM PDT Thursday and 8 AM PDT Friday, before becoming westerly between 8 AM PDT and 2 PM PDT Friday. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.89 kt at 419 AM Friday with seas of 13 to 15 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||