Headline:
Hazardous Seas Watch issued May 24 at 4:01AM PDT until May 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 4:01am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 4 to 5 ft at 13
seconds and south winds 5 to 15 kt expected. For the Hazardous
Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft at 14
seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM.
* 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.
Instruction:
Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR