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Gale Warning
ActiveColumbia River Bar
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 15 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS.... The first ebb current of 2.98 kt at 528 AM Wednesday. Seas 14 to 16 ft. The second ebb current is strong and 5.66 kt at 531 PM Wednesday. Seas 15 to 17 ft. The third ebb current is 2.71 kt at 605 AM Thursday. Seas 14 to 16 ft.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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