Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 10 at 1:21AM PDT until October 10 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 1:21am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 10 to 12 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 20
to 25 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 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 early this
morning. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM early this morning to
2 PM PDT this afternoon.
* 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