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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:58 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected, seas 11 to 14 ft at 12 to 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 3.35 kt at 904 PM Friday. Ebb current of 4.02 kt at 959 AM Saturday. Ebb current of 2.58 kt at 1001 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the bar. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 9:10 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 4 AM PST early this morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks, logs, and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
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