Beta Nears the Texas Coast; Teddy Brings Swells and Rip Currents to the East Coast

Beta will bring the risk of flooding from the middle Texas coast to southeast Louisiana. Life-threatening storm surge may occur along portions of the Texas and Louisiana coast through Tuesday. Rainfall will also gradually spread across Southeast U.S. through the week. Hurricane Teddy will remain in the Atlantic but bring swells, dangerous surf, and rip currents to much of the east coast.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Gale Watch in effect from September 23, 05:00 AM PDT until September 23, 09:00 PM PDT

Last Update: 252 AM PDT Mon Sep 21 2020

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Portland, OR Local Forecast Office

9NM SW Newport OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

Synopsis: A weak disturbance will brush by the waters today with winds less than 20 kt and seas around 4-5 ft. Conditions will start to ramp up Tuesday ahead of a strong frontal system with Gales possible Tuesday night and Wednesday. Winds look to subside by Thursday but seas remain elevated through the end of the week.

Today

N wind to 5 kt, becoming S with gusts to 15 kt. Wind waves NW 1 ft at 4 seconds, shifting to the S at 4 seconds. W swell 3 ft at 9 seconds. Patchy fog before sunrise.

Tonight

W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Wind waves W 1 ft at 4 seconds. W swell 5 ft at 10 seconds.

Tue

S wind to 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves S 1 ft at 4 seconds. NW swell 5 ft at 10 seconds.

Tue Night

S wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt after midnight. Wind waves S 5 ft at 6 seconds. W swell 5 ft at 10 seconds. Chance of rain.

Wed

S wind 25 to 30 kt. Gusts to 35 kt, becoming 40 kt in the afternoon. Combined seas 13 ft with a dominant period of 10 seconds. Rain.

Wed Night

S wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt after midnight. Combined seas 12 ft with a dominant period of 13 seconds. Rain.

Thu

SW wind 15 to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. W swell 16 ft.

Fri

S wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 14 ft.