NWS Portland ORGL.W 0015November 9, 2026
Gale Warning: Columbia River Bar
The National Weather Service office in Portland issued a gale warning for Columbia River Bar, in force until 10:00 a.m. local time on November 10. It was the 15th gale warning the NWS office in Portland issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued4:02 a.m. PST, November 9, 2026
In force4:02 a.m. PST, November 9, 2026
Expires10:00 a.m. PST, November 10, 2026
In force for 30 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Portland OR
- Area
- Columbia River Bar
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 4:02 a.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 10:00 a.m. PST, November 10, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KPQR GL.W 0015
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Seas 9 to 14 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a lull in gusty winds Monday night in between weather systems before winds increase quickly Tuesday morning.
What the agency told people to 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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