Storm Watch issued November 5 at 11:32PM 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 13 to 17 ft at 15 seconds and
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 15
ft at 15 seconds and southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up
to 25 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 13 to 18 ft at 15
seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt
possible.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. Storm
Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

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

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased, but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

This month
2157th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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