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NE Colorado Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Hazardous Seas Warning
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Hazardous Seas Warning
STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM PST SATURDAY
In effect:
Friday, Nov 13 2026 4:00 PM PST - Saturday, Nov 14 2026 1:00 PM PST
Friday, Nov 13 2026 4:00 PM PST - Saturday, Nov 14 2026 1:00 PM PST
Issued by:
NWS Medford OR
NWS Medford OR
What:
For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and very steep seas 15 to 19 ft at 10 to 14 seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft at 14 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 25 to 30 ft at 19 seconds expected.
For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and very steep seas 15 to 19 ft at 10 to 14 seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft at 14 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 25 to 30 ft at 19 seconds expected.
Where:
All areas.
All areas.
When:
For the Storm Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Saturday.
For the Storm Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced. Bar crossings will be especially dangerous.
Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced. Bar crossings will be especially dangerous.
Additional Details:
Another strong front will move in late Saturday and Saturday night with the potential for storm force winds and very steep and hazardous seas. This front will be followed by another round of very high westerly swell Sunday into Monday. Please continue to monitor the forecast for updates on this high impact weather pattern.
Another strong front will move in late Saturday and Saturday night with the potential for storm force winds and very steep and hazardous seas. This front will be followed by another round of very high westerly swell Sunday into Monday. Please continue to monitor the forecast for updates on this high impact weather pattern.
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Instructions:
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
Hazardous Seas Warning
GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
In effect:
Friday, Nov 13 2026 7:00 PM PST - Saturday, Nov 14 2026 4:00 PM PST
Friday, Nov 13 2026 7:00 PM PST - Saturday, Nov 14 2026 4:00 PM PST
Issued by:
NWS Portland OR
NWS Portland OR
What:
For the Gale Warning, seas 21 to 26 ft at 20 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. 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 45 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 17 to 20 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt possible.
For the Gale Warning, seas 21 to 26 ft at 20 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. 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 45 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 17 to 20 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt possible.
Where:
Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence 10 to 60 NM offshore.
Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence 10 to 60 NM offshore.
When:
Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday. Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 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.
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.
Brief gusts up to 50 kt are possible late early this morning.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Hazardous Seas Warning
GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
In effect:
Friday, Nov 13 2026 10:00 PM PST - Saturday, Nov 14 2026 4:00 PM PST
Friday, Nov 13 2026 10:00 PM PST - Saturday, Nov 14 2026 4:00 PM PST
Issued by:
NWS Portland OR
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brief gusts up to 50 kt are possible late early this morning.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm
Hazardous Seas Warning
GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY
In effect:
Friday, Nov 13 2026 10:00 PM PST - Saturday, Nov 14 2026 4:00 PM PST
Friday, Nov 13 2026 10:00 PM PST - Saturday, Nov 14 2026 4:00 PM PST
Issued by:
NWS Portland OR
NWS Portland OR
What:
For the Gale Warning, seas 17 to 24 ft at 20 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 20 to 25 ft at 18 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
For the Gale Warning, seas 17 to 24 ft at 20 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 20 to 25 ft at 18 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
Where:
In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
When:
Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.
Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
.Ebb current of 2.44 kt at 643 AM Friday. Seas 16 to 18 ft. Ebb current of 4.93 kt at 638 PM Friday. Seas 20 to 25 ft. Ebb current of 2.21 kt at 727 AM Saturday. Seas 19 to 22 ft.
.Ebb current of 2.44 kt at 643 AM Friday. Seas 16 to 18 ft. Ebb current of 4.93 kt at 638 PM Friday. Seas 20 to 25 ft. Ebb current of 2.21 kt at 727 AM Saturday. Seas 19 to 22 ft.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Columbia River Bar