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Dense Fog Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
113 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

ORZ108>112-114>118-WAZ204>207-211800-
/O.NEW.KPQR.FG.Y.0015.251121T0913Z-251121T1800Z/
Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and
Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-West
Central Willamette Valley-East Central Willamette Valley-Benton
County Lowlands-Linn County Lowlands-Lane County Lowlands-Cowlitz
County Lowlands-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-
East Clark County Lowlands-
Including the cities of Woodland, Harrisburg, Albany, Stayton,
Hillsboro, Rockcreek, Brownsville, Kelso, Camas, Dallas, Chehalem
Mountain, Cottage Grove, Monroe, Wilsonville, Molalla, Junction
City, Rainier, Eagle Creek, Monmouth, Sherwood, Oregon City,
Woodburn, Ridgefield, Happy Valley, Hockinson, Philomath, Tigard,
Portland, Fairview, Sheridan, Longview, McMinnville, Lebanon,
Sylvan Hill, La Center, Corvallis, Eugene, Castle Rock, Forest
Grove, Skyline Drive, Troutdale, Salmon Creek, Creswell,
Sellwood, St. Helens, Gresham, Vancouver, Clatskanie, Scappoose,
Kalama, Brush Prairie, Lake Oswego, Salem, Keizer, Washougal,
Evergreen, Newberg, Springfield, Battle Ground, and Silverton
113 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Portland Metro
  Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia River and
  Cowlitz River Valleys, and Portland West Hills and Chehalem
  Mountain.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

If driving, slow down and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright or reflective clothing
to increase the chances of being seen by others in poor visibility
conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland

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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
136 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

PZZ210-220400-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0137.251121T0936Z-251124T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
136 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 11 to 12 ft building
  to 12 to 14 ft Saturday morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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 current of 2.86 kt at 457 AM
  Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Strong second ebb current of 5.65 kt
  at 458 PM Friday. Seas 11 ft. Third Ebb current of 2.69 kt at
  532 AM Saturday. Seas 12 to 14 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
136 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

PZZ251>253-220400-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0137.251121T0936Z-251124T1200Z/
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-
136 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 11 to 14 ft at 12 to 16 seconds through Monday
  morning and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt on
  Sunday.

* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
136 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

PZZ271>273-220400-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0137.251121T0936Z-251124T1200Z/
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-
136 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 14 ft at 12 to 16 seconds through Monday and
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt on Sunday.

* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  10 to 60 NM offshore.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$


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

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ110-211500-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0158.000000T0000Z-251121T2000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Bar conditions severe, becoming rough early Friday
  morning. Combined seas 12 to 15 ft, decreasing to 10 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ130-211200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0158.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-211200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0158.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
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-
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-
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 12 to 17 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
135 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-220400-
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251124T1200Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
135 AM PST Fri Nov 21 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* 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. Those participating in razor clam digs
  should exercise caution.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

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

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