Hazardous Seas and Gale Warnings for Columbia River Bar
What’s Happening:
A Hazardous Seas Warning is in effect until 4 AM PST Monday, followed by a Gale Warning from 4 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.
Affected Areas:
- Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar
What to Expect:
- Hazardous Seas: 18 to 23 ft waves at 16-second intervals with southeast winds of 5 to 10 kt.
- Gale Conditions: Seas 10 to 12 ft at 13-second intervals with south winds 20 to 30 kt and gusts up to 35 kt.
Impacts:
- Strong winds and high seas may capsize or damage vessels.
- Visibility could be significantly reduced.
Safety Tips:
- Mariners should seek safe harbor if lacking experience or proper equipment.
- Avoid navigating in gale conditions unless absolutely necessary.
When to Check Back:
Monitor weather.gov or tdn.com/weather for updates.
This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.