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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
235 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

PZZ110-130645-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.250113T0600Z-250113T1500Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
235 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 6 to 8 ft, building to 8 to 10 ft
  tonight. Bar conditions moderate, becoming rough at times
  tonight. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 315 PM today
  and 400 AM and 400 PM Monday. The afternoon ebbs will be very
  strong.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
235 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

PZZ150-153-156-130645-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.250113T0300Z-250113T1500Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
235 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
235 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

PZZ170-173-176-130645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250113T1500Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
235 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

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http://weather.gov/seattle

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
217 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

PZZ350-370-131130-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250113T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
217 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9
  to 11 ft at 10 to 16 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

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Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1234 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

PZZ210-131200-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0007.250112T2100Z-250113T1800Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1234 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. General Seas 7 to 10 ft
  through Monday afternoon.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First ebb very strong current of 6.5 kt at
  326 PM Sunday. Seas 10 ft. Second ebb current of 3.08 kt at 401
  AM Monday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Third ebb very strong ebb current
  of 6.55 kt at 413 PM Monday. Seas 10 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
1234 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

PZZ251>253-271>273-131200-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0007.250112T2100Z-250113T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1234 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 11 ft at 19 seconds and northeast winds 10 to
  20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
154 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

ORZ021-022-130600-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0002.250113T0000Z-250113T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
154 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The
  highest risks will be to west-facing beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
  beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
  waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
  pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious
  injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping
  anyone caught underneath.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

&&

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
1233 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-131200-
/O.EXT.KPQR.BH.S.0001.250112T2100Z-250114T0000Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
1233 PM PST Sun Jan 12 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
  Washington Coast.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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https://www.weather.gov/portland

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