Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1218 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026

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/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0091.260824T1500Z-260825T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1218 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 3 to 5 ft at 6
  seconds and north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
  especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
  Columbia River Bar.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.35 kt at 318 PM Monday.
  Seas 4 to 5 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.

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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1218 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026

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/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0091.260824T0600Z-260825T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1218 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 3 to 6 ft at 7 seconds and north winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
  OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
  OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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Air Quality Alert

WAC037-241900-
Kittitas-
Including the cities of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, and Easton
915 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality
Alert until noon PDT Monday.

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Kittitas County through
Monday August 24th at noon due to current and expected wildfire smoke
from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy
to Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind
from active fires, especially overnight and during the early morning
hours. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor
activities. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is
available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.

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