What was issued
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas around 14 ft at 12 seconds and
south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 15
ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with isolated gusts
up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 12 to 13 ft at
14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
possible.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Thursday.
Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.98 kt at 528 AM Wednesday.
Seas 12 to 13 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.66 kt at 531 PM
Wednesday. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Ebb current of 2.71 kt at 605 AM
Thursday. Seas 12 to 13 ft.
What you should do
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
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