Headline:
Hazardous Seas Watch issued May 24 at 1:12AM PDT until May 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 1:12am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
expected and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to
14 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 30 kt possible. Isolated gusts up to 35 kt possible between
2-8 AM Monday.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM
PDT Monday. Hazardous Seas Watch, from late tonight through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 3.62 kt at 1157 PM Saturday
with seas 5 to 6 ft. Ebb current of 3.74 kt at 1205 PM Sunday
with seas 6 ft. Ebb current of 4.08 kt at 1255 AM Monday with
seas 5 ft.
Instruction:
Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.
Area Description:
Columbia River Bar
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR