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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
810 PM PST Sun Dec 7 2025

PZZ210-082015-
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/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.251208T1100Z-251209T0900Z/
Columbia River Bar-
810 PM PST Sun Dec 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25
  to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 3.36 kt at 659 AM Monday.
  Seas 8 to 9 ft. Strong ebb current of 6.11 kt at 704 PM Monday.
  Seas 11 to 15 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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