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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0152 Issued by the Portland Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-22 16:15:55 472 WHUS76 KPQR 222215 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 215 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 PZZ210-230300- /O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251223T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.251223T0300Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 215 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 11 to 12 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected, with seas 8 to 13 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 8 to 11 ft at 9 seconds and east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong First ebb current of 5.62 kt at 549 PM Monday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Second Ebb current of 2.83 kt at 635 AM Tuesday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Third Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 624 PM Tuesday. Seas 8 to 9 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. && $$ PZZ251>253-271>273-230300- /O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251223T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.251223T0300Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 215 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 11 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 13 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 8 to 11 ft at 10 seconds and north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-22 16:15:55 472 WHUS76 KPQR 222215 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 215 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 PZZ210-230300- /O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251223T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.251223T0300Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 215 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 11 to 12 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected, with seas 8 to 13 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 8 to 11 ft at 9 seconds and east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong First ebb current of 5.62 kt at 549 PM Monday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Second Ebb current of 2.83 kt at 635 AM Tuesday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Third Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 624 PM Tuesday. Seas 8 to 9 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. && $$ PZZ251>253-271>273-230300- /O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251223T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.251223T0300Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 215 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 11 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 13 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 8 to 11 ft at 10 seconds and north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-22 20:57:03 226 WHUS76 KPQR 230256 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 656 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 PZZ251>253-271>273-231500- /O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251223T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.251223T0256Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ 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- 656 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 8 to 13 ft at 10 seconds and north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Tuesday. Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ210-231500- /O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251223T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.251223T0256Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 656 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected, with seas 8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 10 ft at 9 seconds and east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Tuesday. Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong First ebb current of 5.62 kt at 549 PM Monday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Second Ebb current of 2.83 kt at 635 AM Tuesday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Third Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 624 PM Tuesday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-22 20:57:03 226 WHUS76 KPQR 230256 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 656 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 PZZ251>253-271>273-231500- /O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251223T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.251223T0256Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ 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- 656 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 8 to 13 ft at 10 seconds and north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Tuesday. Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ210-231500- /O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251223T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.251223T0256Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 656 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected, with seas 8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 10 ft at 9 seconds and east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Tuesday. Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong First ebb current of 5.62 kt at 549 PM Monday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Second Ebb current of 2.83 kt at 635 AM Tuesday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Third Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 624 PM Tuesday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-23 03:05:10 743 WHUS76 KPQR 230904 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 104 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 PZZ251>253-271>273-240000- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ 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- 104 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 8 to 13 ft at 11 seconds and east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Gale Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ210-240000- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 104 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected with seas 8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 knots. For the Gale Watch, seas 10 to 14 ft at 10 seconds and winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Gale Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.83 kt at 635 AM Tuesday. Seas 10 ft. Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 624 PM Tuesday. Seas 8 ft. Ebb current of 3.0 kt at 715 AM Wednesday. Seas 5 to 6 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-23 03:05:10 743 WHUS76 KPQR 230904 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 104 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 PZZ251>253-271>273-240000- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ 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- 104 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 8 to 13 ft at 11 seconds and east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Gale Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ210-240000- /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 104 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected with seas 8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 knots. For the Gale Watch, seas 10 to 14 ft at 10 seconds and winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Gale Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.83 kt at 635 AM Tuesday. Seas 10 ft. Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 624 PM Tuesday. Seas 8 ft. Ebb current of 3.0 kt at 715 AM Wednesday. Seas 5 to 6 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-23 15:50:24 694 WHUS76 KPQR 232149 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 149 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 PZZ251>253-271>273-241600- /O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0035.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ 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- 149 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and east winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 13 ft at 11 seconds and southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt expected. Isolated gusts up to 65 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM 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. && $$ PZZ210-241600- /O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0035.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 149 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected, with seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and east winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds and southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt expected. Isolated gusts up to 65 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 624 PM Tuesday. Seas 8 ft. Second Ebb current of 3.0 kt at 715 AM Wednesday. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Third Ebb current of 5.06 kt at 704 PM Wednesday. Seas 6 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-23 15:50:24 694 WHUS76 KPQR 232149 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 149 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 PZZ251>253-271>273-241600- /O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0035.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ 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- 149 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and east winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 13 ft at 11 seconds and southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt expected. Isolated gusts up to 65 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM 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. && $$ PZZ210-241600- /O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0020.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0035.251224T1200Z-251225T0000Z/ Columbia River Bar- 149 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected, with seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and east winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds and southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt expected. Isolated gusts up to 65 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 624 PM Tuesday. Seas 8 ft. Second Ebb current of 3.0 kt at 715 AM Wednesday. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Third Ebb current of 5.06 kt at 704 PM Wednesday. Seas 6 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-24 06:19:38 560 WHUS76 KPQR 241219 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 419 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 PZZ210-250015- /O.EXP.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0153.251225T0000Z-251225T1400Z/ Columbia River Bar- 419 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 8 to 12 ft at 10 seconds and southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 9 to 10 feet at 10 seconds and winds 10 to 25 knots. * 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 this afternoon to 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 3.0 kt at 715 AM Wednesday. Seas 6 ft. Ebb current of 5.06 kt at 704 PM Wednesday. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Ebb current of 3.24 kt at 800 AM Thursday. Seas 4 to 5 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. && $$ PZZ251>253-271>273-250015- /O.EXP.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0153.251225T0000Z-251225T1400Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 419 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 8 to 12 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 ft at 11 seconds and southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-24 06:19:38 560 WHUS76 KPQR 241219 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 419 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 PZZ210-250015- /O.EXP.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0153.251225T0000Z-251225T1400Z/ Columbia River Bar- 419 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 8 to 12 ft at 10 seconds and southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 9 to 10 feet at 10 seconds and winds 10 to 25 knots. * 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 this afternoon to 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 3.0 kt at 715 AM Wednesday. Seas 6 ft. Ebb current of 5.06 kt at 704 PM Wednesday. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Ebb current of 3.24 kt at 800 AM Thursday. Seas 4 to 5 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. && $$ PZZ251>253-271>273-250015- /O.EXP.KPQR.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-251224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0153.251225T0000Z-251225T1400Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 419 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 8 to 12 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 ft at 11 seconds and southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||