Headline:
Hazardous Seas Watch issued May 24 at 1:25PM PDT until May 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 12 ft at 13
seconds and southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft at 14 seconds and west winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to
60 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM
PDT Monday. Hazardous Seas Watch, from Monday afternoon
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:
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR