Gale Watch

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.46 kt at 729 PM Monday. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Ebb current of 4.19 kt at 741 AM Tuesday. Seas 4 ft. Ebb current of 5.49 kt at 811 PM Tuesday. Seas 5 to 6 ft.