URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
104 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
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Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
104 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very
steep seas 12 to 14 ft. Winds ease this evening, becoming south
to southwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas remain
steep and transition to swell dominated 10 to 12 ft at 13
seconds through Tuesday afternoon. Winds increase again Tuesday
evening to south gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Gales
quickly shift to northwest late Tuesday night. Very steep and
hazardous seas of 15 to 17 ft develop Tuesday night.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the current Gale Warning and Hazardous Seas Warning,
until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory,
from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the next Gale
Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
104 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
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Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
104 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt,
increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt late Tuesday
night. Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 ft through this
afternoon, remaining steep and becoming swell dominated this
evening. Seas steepen due to increasing wind waves, becoming
very steep and hazardous 10 to 15 ft.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the current Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST
this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the next Hazardous Seas
Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
treacherous.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
250 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
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/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0027.251216T0000Z-251216T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0149.251216T1200Z-251217T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
250 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 10 to 15 ft at 12 seconds
and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11
to 15 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 10 to 20 kt
expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 13 ft at 13
seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Tuesday.
Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...During the period of Small Craft Advisory
seas and winds, isolated areas of hazardous seas may be
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
250 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
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/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0027.251216T0000Z-251216T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0149.251216T1200Z-251217T0000Z/
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-
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-
250 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 16 ft at 12 seconds
and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11
to 16 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas
11 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...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, Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to
Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to
Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Tuesday.
Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...During the period of Small Craft Advisory
seas and winds, isolated areas of hazardous seas may be
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
250 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
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Columbia River Bar-
250 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 14
ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, wind speeds of
15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* 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 Tuesday.
Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...General seas 9 to 11 ft building to 11 ft
Tuesday morning. Ebb current of 2.4 kt at 1255 AM Monday. Seas 9
to 11 ft. Ebb current of 4.76 kt at 128 PM Monday. Seas 11 to15
ft. Ebb current of 2.35 kt at 148 AM Tuesday. Seas 11 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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