Gale Warning issued December 27 at 7:06AM PST until December 28 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

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Dec 27, 2024

* WHAT…For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
expected. For the Gale Warning, seas near 15 ft and southwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas near 20 ft
and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN…Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PST this afternoon.
Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Saturday.
Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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