What is happening
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Storm Warning, seas 21 to 26 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 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...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Saturday. Storm Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Storm force wind gusts are expected to peak between 1600 to 2200 Saturday.
Official instructions
A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside.
