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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0012 Issued by the Portland Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-11-09 17:40:50 519 WHUS76 KPQR 092340 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 340 PM PST Mon Nov 9 2026 PZZ210-101545- /O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-261110T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.261110T0000Z-261110T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0016.261110T1400Z-261112T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 340 PM PST Mon Nov 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, seas around 10 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. For the second Gale Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM PST this afternoon through 6 AM PST Tuesday. Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ251-271-101545- /O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-261110T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.261110T0000Z-261110T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0016.261110T1400Z-261112T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- 340 PM PST Mon Nov 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, seas 11 to 13 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 12 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt expected. For the second Gale Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ252-253-272-273-101545- /O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-261110T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.261110T0000Z-261110T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0012.261110T1400Z-261112T0000Z/ 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 Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 340 PM PST Mon Nov 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 10 to 12 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 13 to 18 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...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 Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-11-10 03:20:38 240 WHUS76 KPQR 100920 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 PZZ252-272-110130- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-261110T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0017.261110T2100Z-261111T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.GL.A.0012.261111T0300Z-261112T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 17 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 14 to 18 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PST this evening. Gale Watch, from this evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gale force wind gusts expected after 7 AM PST today. 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. && $$ PZZ253-273-110130- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-261110T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0012.261110T1400Z-261112T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0017.261110T2100Z-261112T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gale force wind gusts expected after 7 AM PST today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ210-110130- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-261110T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0016.261110T1800Z-261112T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected with seas 11 to 16 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 16 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ251-271-110130- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-261110T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0016.261110T1800Z-261112T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 16 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 20 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-11-10 03:20:38 240 WHUS76 KPQR 100920 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 PZZ252-272-110130- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-261110T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0017.261110T2100Z-261111T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.GL.A.0012.261111T0300Z-261112T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 17 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 14 to 18 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PST this evening. Gale Watch, from this evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gale force wind gusts expected after 7 AM PST today. 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. && $$ PZZ253-273-110130- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-261110T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0012.261110T1400Z-261112T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0017.261110T2100Z-261112T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gale force wind gusts expected after 7 AM PST today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ210-110130- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-261110T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0016.261110T1800Z-261112T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected with seas 11 to 16 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 16 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ251-271-110130- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-261110T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0016.261110T1800Z-261112T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- 120 AM PST Tue Nov 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 16 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 20 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||