COLUMBIA RIVER BAR — * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 17 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 14 ft at 15 seconds and southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 12 to 16 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt possible.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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 13 to 17 ft. Ebb current of 3.8 kt at 248 AM Saturday. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
Severe weather in Columbia River Bar brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
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 severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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