Headline:
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 5 at 12:55AM PDT until October 5 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Dense Fog Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 12:55am
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas
5 to 6 ft at 12 seconds and north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PDT today. Small Craft
Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov