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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:30 AM Nov. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 10 to 14 ft Thursday afternoon, subsiding to 8 to 10 ft Friday morning. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.73 kt at 428 PM Thursday. Seas 12 to 16 ft. 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: 10:31 PM Nov. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children. Those participating in razor clam digs should exercise caution. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
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