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weather NWS moderate Columbia River Bar November 15, 2026 at 8:24 PM

Hazardous Seas Warning

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... First Ebb current of 4.04 kt at 806 PM Sunday. Seas 19 to 21 ft. Second Ebb current of 2.12 kt at 927 AM Monday. Seas 16 to 18 ft. Third Ebb current of 3.62 kt at 904 PM Monday. Seas 12 to 14 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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