Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm (PZZ271) Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 203 PM PDT Tue May 12 2026 | |
| Tonight: SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers late this evening and early morning. A chance of rain late. Wed: W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. Wed Night: W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Thu: W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Thu Night: W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers. Fri: W wind around 10 kt, rising to around 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft, building to 7 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 8 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of showers. Fri Night: W wind around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 9 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain. Sat: NW wind around 15 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 9 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. Sat Night: NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Sun: NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 7 ft, subsiding to 5 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Sun Night: NW wind around 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds. | |
| Zone Forecast: Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm (PZZ271) | |
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