Storm Warning Issued for Oregon Coastal Waters: Dangerous Seas and 50-Knot Gusts Expected

Alert Details

A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Portland, OR. This alert indicates that winds of 48 to 63 knots are either imminent or occurring within the warning area. This follows a preceding Gale Warning for the same region.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following maritime zones:

• 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

What You Should Do

Recreational boaters are advised to remain in port or take immediate shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions; operators should consider remaining in port or seeking shelter until conditions improve. Avoid these waters during the warning period.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to escalate in two phases:

• Gale Conditions: South winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 10 seconds.
• Storm Conditions: South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft at 12 seconds.
• Impacts: Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas that could capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.

Timeline

• Gale Warning: Effective from 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST, Saturday, February 21.
• Storm Warning: Effective from 10:00 AM PST, Saturday, February 21, until 1:00 AM PST, Sunday, February 22.