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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveColumbia River Bar
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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected, seas 9 to 11 ft at 13 seconds. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 16 ft at 15 seconds and south winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM PST Friday. Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.0 kt at 144 PM Thursday. Seas 10 ft. Ebb current of 5.0 kt at 144 PM Thursday. Seas 10 ft. Ebb current of 3.9 kt at 201 AM Friday. Seas 10 to 11 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.
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