Storm Watch issued November 12 at 1:18PM PST until November 15 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 17 to 22 ft at 19 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 22 to 27 ft at 20 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 18 to 21 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST

Friday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST

Saturday. Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late

Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief gusts up to 50 kt are possible late tonight.

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.

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Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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