Storm Watch issued November 13 at 12:31AM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 20 to 26 ft at 21 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the

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

* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening 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 early this morning.

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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