Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 9 at 12:59PM PDT until October 10 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 9 to 12 ft at 10 seconds and northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at 10
seconds and northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 AM PDT Saturday. Small
Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 2 PM 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