Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 12 ft at 15 seconds. For the Gale Watch, seas 14 to 19 ft at 16 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...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.3 kt at 1254 PM Wednesday. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Ebb current of 3.96 kt at 108 AM Thursday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Ebb current of 5.0 kt at 144 PM Thursday. Seas 10 ft.