Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 9 at 1:31AM PDT until October 10 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 1:31am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 11 ft at 12
seconds and northwest winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 13
ft at 10 seconds and northwest winds 15 to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM early this morning to 2
PM PDT this afternoon. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 PM this
afternoon to 5 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
Instruction:
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
Area Description:
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov