COLUMBIA RIVER BAR — * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected, seas 9 to 12 ft at 13 seconds. For the Gale Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Friday. Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.0 kt at 144 PM Thursday. Seas 10 ft. Ebb current of 3.9 kt at 201 AM Friday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Ebb current of 5.57 kt at 229 PM Friday. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
Local conditions in Columbia River Bar may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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