Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Storm Warnings 12/27/2022

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Seattle WA 

342 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022  

Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 

342 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... 

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... 

 * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft at 14 seconds. For the Gale Warning, west winds 35 to 45 kt and seas 21 to 25 ft at 14 seconds. 

 * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm. 

 * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PST Wednesday. 

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

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. 

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE 

National Weather Service Seattle WA 

342 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 

342 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... 

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

 * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt. 

 * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. 

 * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. 

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

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. 

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE 

National Weather Service Seattle WA 

342 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 

342 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... 

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 kt. 

 * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. 

 * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PST Wednesday. 

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

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE 

National Weather Service Portland OR 

257 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 

257 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... 

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... 

 * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, seas 29 to 34 ft at 14 seconds and southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 21 to 26 ft at 14 seconds and west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 20 ft at 14 seconds and west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. 

 * WHERE...Portions of South Washington, North Oregon coastal waters. 

 * WHEN...Storm Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM PST Wednesday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. 

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

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. 

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE 

National Weather Service Portland OR 

257 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022  

Columbia River Bar- 257 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 ...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... 

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

 * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, seas 17 to 22 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 70 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 20 ft at 13 seconds and west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 14 seconds and west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. 

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

 * WHEN...Storm Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM PST Wednesday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. 

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

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. 

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://weather.gov/portland/marine
Offshore Waters Forecast NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC 209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 Washington and Oregon waters- Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore. Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore. Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.

Florence, OR to Point St. George between 150 NM and 250 NM offshore- 

209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 ...STORM WARNING... 

TODAY...W to SW winds 40 to 55 kt, becoming W 35 to 45 kt. Seas 25 to 35 ft. Chance of rain. 

TONIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Scattered showers. 

WED...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas 12 to 15 ft. 

WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Chance of rain. 

THU...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas 10 to 14 ft. 

THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. 

FRI...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW less than 10 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. 

FRI NIGHT...S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 11 to 12 ft. 

SAT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft

SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 13 ft. 

Forecaster Folmer. Ocean Prediction Center.

Offshore Waters Forecast NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC 

209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

Washington and Oregon waters- Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore. Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore. Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.

Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore- 

209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022

 ...STORM WARNING... 

TODAY...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 40 to 55 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft, building to 20 to 35 ft. Chance of rain. 

TONIGHT...W winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 21 to 28 ft, subsiding to 17 to 21 ft. Scattered showers. 

WED...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Scattered showers. 

WED NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Rain. 

THU...S winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 15 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. 

THU NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. 

FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. 

FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt. Seas 11 to 12 ft. 

SAT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 11 to 12 ft. 

SAT NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 12 ft. 

Offshore Waters Forecast NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC 

209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 Washington and Oregon waters- Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore. Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore. Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.

Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 150 NM and 250 NM offshore- 

209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 ...STORM WARNING... 

TODAY...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 50 to 60 kt, then, becoming W 35 to 50 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft, building to 19 to 34 ft. Chance of rain. 

TONIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Scattered showers. 

WED...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. 

WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Chance of rain. 

THU...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. 

THU NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. 

FRI...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. 

FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S. Seas 11 to 13 ft. 

SAT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. 

SAT NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.

Offshore Waters Forecast NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC 

209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 Washington and Oregon waters- Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore. Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore. Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height. 

Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 150 NM and 250 NM offshore- 

209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 ...STORM WARNING... 

TODAY...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W 45 to 60 kt, then, diminishing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas 20 to 34 ft. Chance of rain. 

TONIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Scattered showers. 

WED...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. 

WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Chance of rain. 

THU...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. 

THU NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. 

FRI...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. 

FRI NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 5 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 12 ft. 

SAT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. 

SAT NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.

Offshore Waters Forecast NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC 

209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 Washington and Oregon waters- Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore. Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore. Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.

Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore- 

209 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 

 ...STORM WARNING... 

TODAY...SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W 40 to 55 kt, then, diminishing to 35 to 45 kt. Seas 23 to 26 ft, building to 26 to 35 ft. Chance of rain. 

TONIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 27 ft. Scattered showers. 

WED...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Scattered showers. 

WED NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Rain. 

THU...S winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 15 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. 

THU NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 10 to 15 ft. 

FRI...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. 

FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 11 to 12 ft. 

SAT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 11 to 12 ft. 

SAT NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 12 ft.