Storm Warning issued November 6 at 12:42PM PST until November 8 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Level
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Region
North America
Category
Weather
Source
NWS / NOAA weather

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 16 to 19 ft at 16 seconds and
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 18
ft at 15 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt expected. For the Storm Warning, seas 21 to 26 ft at 14
seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt
expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday.
Storm Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Storm force wind gusts are expected to peak
between 1600 to 2200 Saturday.

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

This month
2192nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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