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Gale Watch
Issued: 8:30 PM Aug. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.46 kt at 729 PM Monday. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Ebb current of 4.19 kt at 741 AM Tuesday. Seas 4 ft. Ebb current of 5.49 kt at 811 PM Tuesday. Seas 5 to 6 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:30 PM Aug. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.46 kt at 729 PM Monday. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Ebb current of 4.19 kt at 741 AM Tuesday. Seas 4 ft. Ebb current of 5.49 kt at 811 PM Tuesday. Seas 5 to 6 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. &&
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