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2025 [KPQR] PORTLAND Hazardous Seas (SE) Watch (A) Number 2

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131 
WHUS76 KPQR 132134
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
234 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

PZZ252-253-272-273-141345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250314T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0007.250314T1200Z-250315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0007.250314T1200Z-250315T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
234 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at 14
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  For the Gale Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds and 
  southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR 
  out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday. Gale 
  Warning, from 5 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ251-271-141345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
234 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 12 ft at 14 
  seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 11 
  to 16 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Friday. Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-141345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
234 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 7 to 12 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very
  steep and hazardous seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and south 
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Friday. Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.11 kt at 516 PM Thursday.
  Seas 10 ft. Ebb current of 4.74 kt at 540 AM Friday. Seas 8 to 
  9 ft. Ebb current of 4.91 kt at 551 PM Friday. Seas 7 to 8 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
650 
WHUS76 KPQR 140311
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
811 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

PZZ252-253-272-273-141915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250314T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0007.250314T1200Z-250315T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
811 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at 14
  seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For
  the Gale Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds and southwest 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR 
  out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday. Gale 
  Warning, from 5 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ251-271-141915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
811 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 ft at 14
  seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For
  the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16
  ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
  to 30 kt possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Friday. Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-141915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
811 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 9 to 10 ft building to 11 to 14 ft Saturday
  morning. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous
  seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Friday. Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.74 kt at 540 AM Friday.
  Seas 9 ft. Ebb current of 4.91 kt at 551 PM Friday. Seas 7 to 8
  ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
056 
WHUS76 KPQR 140938
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
238 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ252-253-272-273-150145-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250314T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0007.250314T1200Z-250315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0006.250315T1200Z-250316T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
238 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds and
  southeast winds becoming southwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 20 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR 
  out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Saturday. Hazardous Seas 
  Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-150145-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
238 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 7 to 13 ft and
  southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.   

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, 
  especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the 
  Columbia River Bar.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.74 kt at 540 AM Friday.
  Seas 9 ft. Ebb current of 4.91 kt at 551 PM Friday. Seas 7 to 8
  ft. Ebb current of 4.98 kt at 613 AM Saturday. Seas 12 to 14 
  ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.

&&

$$

PZZ251-271-150145-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0006.250315T0900Z-250316T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
238 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 14 ft at 14
  seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14
  to 16 ft at 14 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Saturday. 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts to 35 kt will be possible
  late tonight into early Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
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131 
WHUS76 KPQR 132134
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
234 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

PZZ252-253-272-273-141345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250314T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0007.250314T1200Z-250315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0007.250314T1200Z-250315T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
234 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at 14
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  For the Gale Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds and 
  southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR 
  out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday. Gale 
  Warning, from 5 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ251-271-141345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
234 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 12 ft at 14 
  seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 11 
  to 16 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Friday. Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-141345-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
234 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 7 to 12 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very
  steep and hazardous seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and south 
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Friday. Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.11 kt at 516 PM Thursday.
  Seas 10 ft. Ebb current of 4.74 kt at 540 AM Friday. Seas 8 to 
  9 ft. Ebb current of 4.91 kt at 551 PM Friday. Seas 7 to 8 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
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650 
WHUS76 KPQR 140311
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
811 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

PZZ252-253-272-273-141915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250314T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0007.250314T1200Z-250315T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
811 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at 14
  seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For
  the Gale Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds and southwest 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR 
  out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday. Gale 
  Warning, from 5 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ251-271-141915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
811 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 ft at 14
  seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For
  the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16
  ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
  to 30 kt possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Friday. Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-141915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
811 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 9 to 10 ft building to 11 to 14 ft Saturday
  morning. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous
  seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Friday. Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.74 kt at 540 AM Friday.
  Seas 9 ft. Ebb current of 4.91 kt at 551 PM Friday. Seas 7 to 8
  ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
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056 
WHUS76 KPQR 140938
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
238 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ252-253-272-273-150145-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250314T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0007.250314T1200Z-250315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0006.250315T1200Z-250316T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
238 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds and
  southeast winds becoming southwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 20 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR 
  out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 
  from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Saturday. Hazardous Seas 
  Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ210-150145-
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/O.CAN.KPQR.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
238 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 7 to 13 ft and
  southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.   

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, 
  especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the 
  Columbia River Bar.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.74 kt at 540 AM Friday.
  Seas 9 ft. Ebb current of 4.91 kt at 551 PM Friday. Seas 7 to 8
  ft. Ebb current of 4.98 kt at 613 AM Saturday. Seas 12 to 14 
  ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.

&&

$$

PZZ251-271-150145-
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/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0006.250315T0900Z-250316T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
238 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 14 ft at 14
  seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14
  to 16 ft at 14 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon 
  OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Saturday. 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts to 35 kt will be possible
  late tonight into early Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


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https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine

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