Storm Warning issued November 14 at 5:05PM 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 Storm Warning, seas 15 to 20 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. For the

Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 ft at 17 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.

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

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.

In the last 30 days
2480th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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