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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:51 AM Sep. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...General Seas...7 to 9 ft through Sunday morning. First Ebb current of 2.55 kt at 815 AM Saturday. Seas 8 ft. Second Ebb current of 4.35 kt at 833 PM Saturday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Third Ebb current of 2.02 kt at 900 AM Sunday. Seas 7 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: 9:39 AM Sep. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through this evening. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
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