Gale Watch

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas around 14 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with isolated gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 12 to 13 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.98 kt at 528 AM Wednesday. Seas 12 to 13 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.66 kt at 531 PM Wednesday. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Ebb current of 2.71 kt at 605 AM Thursday. Seas 12 to 13 ft.