Weather Alerts-

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Portland - OR, US, National Weather Service

In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT THURSDAY... WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 8 to 10 ft building to 9 to 10 ft Thursday noon. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 3.62 kt at 1056 AM Wednesday. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Ebb current of 1.38 kt at 1149 PM Wednesday. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Ebb current of 3.53 kt at 1217 PM Thursday. Seas 9 to 10 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.