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Gale Warning
ActiveColumbia River Bar
Status
In Progress
Started 19 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 17 to 24 ft at 20 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 20 to 25 ft at 18 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Ebb current of 2.44 kt at 643 AM Friday. Seas 16 to 18 ft. Ebb current of 4.93 kt at 638 PM Friday. Seas 20 to 25 ft. Ebb current of 2.21 kt at 727 AM Saturday. Seas 19 to 22 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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