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Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 13:48:20 075 WHUS76 KPQR 171948 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1148 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 PZZ251-271>273-181200- /O.EXT.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ 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- 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- 1148 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 13 to 18 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt possible. * WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence 10 to 60 NM offshore, and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind gusts will remain below 48 kts. However, a coastal jet is forecast to develop south of Rockaway Beach, mainly for the waters within 10 NM of the coast, but gusts up to 50 kts are possible within 20-30 NM of the coast. 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. && $$ PZZ210-181200- /O.EXT.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Columbia River Bar- 1148 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 13 to 15 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.37 kt at 254 PM Wednesday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Ebb current of 2.49 kt at 322 AM Thursday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 5.56 kt at 333 PM Thursday. Seas 14 to 15 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ PZZ252-253-181200- /O.EXT.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SR.A.0004.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- 1148 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Storm Watch, seas 14 to 19 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Storm Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A coastal jet is forecast to develop with gusts up to 55 kt south of Rockaway Beach. Strongest winds will be between 7 AM to 4 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of 48 to 63 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: 2025-12-17 13:48:20 075 WHUS76 KPQR 171948 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1148 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 PZZ251-271>273-181200- /O.EXT.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ 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- 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- 1148 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 13 to 18 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt possible. * WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence 10 to 60 NM offshore, and Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind gusts will remain below 48 kts. However, a coastal jet is forecast to develop south of Rockaway Beach, mainly for the waters within 10 NM of the coast, but gusts up to 50 kts are possible within 20-30 NM of the coast. 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. && $$ PZZ210-181200- /O.EXT.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Columbia River Bar- 1148 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 13 to 15 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.37 kt at 254 PM Wednesday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Ebb current of 2.49 kt at 322 AM Thursday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 5.56 kt at 333 PM Thursday. Seas 14 to 15 ft. 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. && $$ PZZ252-253-181200- /O.EXT.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SR.A.0004.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- 1148 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Storm Watch, seas 14 to 19 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Storm Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A coastal jet is forecast to develop with gusts up to 55 kt south of Rockaway Beach. Strongest winds will be between 7 AM to 4 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of 48 to 63 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-18 01:03:06 468 WHUS76 KPQR 180702 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 PZZ251-271-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0033.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ 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- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds and southwest 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...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. 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. && $$ PZZ210-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0033.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Columbia River Bar- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas around 13 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.49 kt at 322 AM Thursday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Ebb current of 5.56 kt at 333 PM Thursday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Ebb current of 2.57 kt at 404 AM Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ272-273-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0005.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ 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- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PZZ252-253-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.SR.A.0004.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0005.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Storm Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A coastal jet is forecast to develop with gusts up to 55 kt south of Rockaway Beach. Strongest winds will be between 7 AM to 4 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-18 01:03:06 468 WHUS76 KPQR 180702 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 PZZ251-271-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0033.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ 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- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds and southwest 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...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. 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. && $$ PZZ210-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0033.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Columbia River Bar- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas around 13 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.49 kt at 322 AM Thursday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Ebb current of 5.56 kt at 333 PM Thursday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Ebb current of 2.57 kt at 404 AM Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ272-273-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0005.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ 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- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PZZ252-253-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.SR.A.0004.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0005.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Storm Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A coastal jet is forecast to develop with gusts up to 55 kt south of Rockaway Beach. Strongest winds will be between 7 AM to 4 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-18 01:03:06 468 WHUS76 KPQR 180702 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 PZZ251-271-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0033.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ 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- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds and southwest 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...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. 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. && $$ PZZ210-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0033.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Columbia River Bar- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas around 13 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.49 kt at 322 AM Thursday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Ebb current of 5.56 kt at 333 PM Thursday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Ebb current of 2.57 kt at 404 AM Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ272-273-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0018.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0005.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ 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- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PZZ252-253-181500- /O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251218T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.SR.A.0004.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0005.251218T1200Z-251219T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- 1102 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Storm Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A coastal jet is forecast to develop with gusts up to 55 kt south of Rockaway Beach. Strongest winds will be between 7 AM to 4 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||