Storm Watch issued November 13 at 10:00PM 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 Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 22 to 27 ft at 19 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 14 to 19 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...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 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.
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.
- In the last 30 days
- 2469th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather