COLUMBIA RIVER BAR — * WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 8 to 12 ft at 12 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 3.79 kt at 217 AM Thursday. Seas 5 ft. Ebb current of 4.12 kt at 253 PM Thursday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Ebb current of 4.02 kt at 303 AM Friday. Seas 8 to 9 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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