NWS Portland ORGL.W 0016November 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 4:00 p.m. local time on November 11. It was the 16th gale warning the NWS office in Portland issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued3:40 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
In force from6:00 a.m. PST, November 10, 2026
Expires4:00 p.m. PST, November 11, 2026
In force for 34 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Portland OR
- Area
- Columbia River Bar
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:40 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- In force from
- 6:00 a.m. PST, November 10, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 p.m. PST, November 11, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KPQR GL.W 0016
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, seas around 10 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. For the second Gale Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM PST this afternoon through 6 AM PST Tuesday. Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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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