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Home Return to list Hazardous Seas Warning 0029 Issued by the Portland Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-18 23:56:47 323 WHUS76 KPQR 190556 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 PZZ251-271-191800- /O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0029.251219T0600Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.251219T1800Z-251220T0500Z/ 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- 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 25 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 10 AM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ210-191800- /O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0029.251219T0600Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.251219T1800Z-251220T0500Z/ Columbia River Bar- 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.57 kt at 404 AM Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.68 kt at 409 PM Friday. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 2.63 kt at 443 AM Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ252-253-272-273-191800- /O.EXP.KPQR.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0029.251219T0600Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.251219T1800Z-251220T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 13 seconds and west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-18 23:56:47 323 WHUS76 KPQR 190556 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 PZZ251-271-191800- /O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0029.251219T0600Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.251219T1800Z-251220T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ210-191800- /O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0029.251219T0600Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.251219T1800Z-251220T0500Z/ Columbia River Bar- 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.57 kt at 404 AM Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.68 kt at 409 PM Friday. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 2.63 kt at 443 AM Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ252-253-272-273-191800- /O.EXP.KPQR.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0029.251219T0600Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.251219T1800Z-251220T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 13 seconds and west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-18 23:56:47 323 WHUS76 KPQR 190556 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 PZZ251-271-191800- /O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0029.251219T0600Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.251219T1800Z-251220T0500Z/ 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- 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 25 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 10 AM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ210-191800- /O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0029.251219T0600Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.251219T1800Z-251220T0500Z/ Columbia River Bar- 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.57 kt at 404 AM Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.68 kt at 409 PM Friday. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 2.63 kt at 443 AM Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ252-253-272-273-191800- /O.EXP.KPQR.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0029.251219T0600Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.251219T1800Z-251220T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 956 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 13 seconds and west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-19 12:01:49 029 WHUS76 KPQR 191801 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1001 AM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 PZZ251>253-271>273-200600- /O.EXP.KPQR.SE.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 1001 AM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Seas 10 to 12 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ210-200600- /O.EXP.KPQR.SE.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ Columbia River Bar- 1001 AM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.68 kt at 409 PM Friday. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 2.63 kt at 443 AM Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft.Strong ebb current of 5.74 kt at 443 PM Saturday. Seas to 10 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the bar. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-19 12:01:49 029 WHUS76 KPQR 191801 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1001 AM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 PZZ251>253-271>273-200600- /O.EXP.KPQR.SE.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 1001 AM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Seas 10 to 12 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ210-200600- /O.EXP.KPQR.SE.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ Columbia River Bar- 1001 AM PST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.68 kt at 409 PM Friday. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 2.63 kt at 443 AM Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft.Strong ebb current of 5.74 kt at 443 PM Saturday. Seas to 10 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the bar. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||