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Gale Watch 0019
Issued by the Portland Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2025-12-20 16:11:25 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
New 2025-12-20 16:11:25 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
New 2025-12-20 16:11:25 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
Continued 2025-12-20 21:39:05 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
Continued 2025-12-20 21:39:05 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
Continued 2025-12-20 21:39:05 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
Continued 2025-12-21 10:42:04 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
Continued 2025-12-21 10:42:04 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
Continued 2025-12-21 10:42:04 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
Upgraded 2025-12-21 16:20:44 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00
Upgraded 2025-12-21 16:20:44 2025-12-22 09:00:00 2025-12-22 21:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-20 16:11:25

502 
WHUS76 KPQR 202210
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

PZZ251-252-271-272-211415-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 ft at 11
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and southwest
  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, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-211415-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 
  13 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.74 kt at 443 PM
  Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Ebb current of 2.67 kt at 521 AM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516 PM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ253-273-211415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 11
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds and southwest
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. 
  Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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: 2025-12-20 16:11:25

502 
WHUS76 KPQR 202210
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

PZZ251-252-271-272-211415-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 ft at 11
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and southwest
  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, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-211415-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 
  13 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.74 kt at 443 PM
  Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Ebb current of 2.67 kt at 521 AM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516 PM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ253-273-211415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 11
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds and southwest
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. 
  Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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: 2025-12-20 16:11:25

502 
WHUS76 KPQR 202210
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

PZZ251-252-271-272-211415-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 ft at 11
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and southwest
  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, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-211415-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 
  13 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.74 kt at 443 PM
  Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Ebb current of 2.67 kt at 521 AM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516 PM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ253-273-211415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
210 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 11
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds and southwest
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. 
  Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-20 21:39:05

414 
WHUS76 KPQR 210338
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

PZZ253-273-211800-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 
  to 35 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 Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ251-252-271-272-211800-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 12 to 15 ft at 13 seconds and 
  southwest 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, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-211800-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 15
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 12 to
  14 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... First Ebb current of 2.67 kt at 521 AM
  Sunday. Seas 8 ft. Strong second ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516
  PM Sunday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Third Ebb current of 2.73 kt at 558 
  AM Monday. Seas 7 to 8 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.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-20 21:39:05

414 
WHUS76 KPQR 210338
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

PZZ253-273-211800-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 
  to 35 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 Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ251-252-271-272-211800-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 12 to 15 ft at 13 seconds and 
  southwest 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, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-211800-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 15
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 12 to
  14 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... First Ebb current of 2.67 kt at 521 AM
  Sunday. Seas 8 ft. Strong second ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516
  PM Sunday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Third Ebb current of 2.73 kt at 558 
  AM Monday. Seas 7 to 8 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.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-20 21:39:05

414 
WHUS76 KPQR 210338
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

PZZ253-273-211800-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 
  to 35 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 Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ251-252-271-272-211800-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 12 to 15 ft at 13 seconds and 
  southwest 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, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-211800-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
738 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 15
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 12 to
  14 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST Sunday. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... First Ebb current of 2.67 kt at 521 AM
  Sunday. Seas 8 ft. Strong second ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516
  PM Sunday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Third Ebb current of 2.73 kt at 558 
  AM Monday. Seas 7 to 8 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.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-21 10:42:04

329 
WHUS76 KPQR 211641
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

PZZ251-252-271-272-220845-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and 
  southwest 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, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-220845-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 6 to 8 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 11 to 
  12 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516 PM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Ebb current of 2.73 kt at 558 AM Monday.
  Seas 7 to 8 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.62 kt at 549 PM Monday.
  Seas 12 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.

&&

$$

PZZ253-273-220845-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 
  to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 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 Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-21 10:42:04

329 
WHUS76 KPQR 211641
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

PZZ251-252-271-272-220845-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and 
  southwest 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, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-220845-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 6 to 8 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 11 to 
  12 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516 PM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Ebb current of 2.73 kt at 558 AM Monday.
  Seas 7 to 8 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.62 kt at 549 PM Monday.
  Seas 12 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.

&&

$$

PZZ253-273-220845-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 
  to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 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 Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-21 10:42:04

329 
WHUS76 KPQR 211641
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

PZZ251-252-271-272-220845-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and 
  southwest 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, 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-220845-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 6 to 8 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 11 to 
  12 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening. Gale 
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516 PM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Ebb current of 2.73 kt at 558 AM Monday.
  Seas 7 to 8 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.62 kt at 549 PM Monday.
  Seas 12 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.

&&

$$

PZZ253-273-220845-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
841 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 
  to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 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 Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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: 2025-12-21 16:20:44

034 
WHUS76 KPQR 212220
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
220 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

PZZ210-221430-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0151.251222T0900Z-251222T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0034.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
220 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected due to a strong ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516 PM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
  seas 7 to 8 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 8 to
  12 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening. 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 AM PST Monday. Gale 
  Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.73 kt at 558 AM Monday.
  Seas 7 to 8 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.62 kt at 549 PM Monday.
  Seas 12 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.

&&

$$

PZZ251>253-271>273-221430-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0151.251222T0900Z-251222T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0034.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
220 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 ft at 13 
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds 
  and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 AM PST Monday. 
  Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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: 2025-12-21 16:20:44

034 
WHUS76 KPQR 212220
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
220 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

PZZ210-221430-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251222T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0151.251222T0900Z-251222T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0034.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
220 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected due to a strong ebb current of 5.72 kt at 516 PM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
  seas 7 to 8 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 8 to
  12 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening. 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 AM PST Monday. Gale 
  Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.73 kt at 558 AM Monday.
  Seas 7 to 8 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.62 kt at 549 PM Monday.
  Seas 12 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.

&&

$$

PZZ251>253-271>273-221430-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0151.251222T0900Z-251222T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0019.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0034.251222T1500Z-251223T0300Z/
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-
220 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 ft at 13 
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds 
  and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 AM PST Monday. 
  Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine



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