Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 17NM SSW Newport OR

Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
143 AM PST Sat Nov 9 2024

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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-
143 AM PST Sat Nov 9 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 ft at 10 seconds and south winds 20 to 30
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.

* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  out 10 NM.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine