NWS Portland ORGL.A 0011November 8, 2026
Gale Watch: Columbia River Bar
The National Weather Service office in Portland issued a gale watch for Columbia River Bar, in force until 7:00 p.m. local time on November 9. It was the 11th gale watch the NWS office in Portland issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued12:15 a.m. PST, November 8, 2026
In force from4:00 a.m. PST, November 9, 2026
Expires7:00 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
In force for 15 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Portland OR
- Area
- Columbia River Bar
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 12:15 a.m. PST, November 8, 2026
- In force from
- 4:00 a.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KPQR GL.A 0011
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, November 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 17 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 18 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this morning. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM early this morning to 4 AM PST Monday. Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening. * 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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