WHUS76 KPQR 090955 MWWPQR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 255 AM PDT Wed Apr 9 2025 PZZ251>253-271>273-100200- /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0009.250410T1200Z-250410T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM- Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM- 255 AM PDT Wed Apr 9 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Seas 7 to 9 ft at 10 to 12 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ PZZ210-100200- /O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0009.250410T1200Z-250410T2100Z/ Columbia River Bar- 255 AM PDT Wed Apr 9 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Seas 7 to 9 ft at 10 to 12 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 3.81 kt at 315 AM Wednesday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Ebb current of 4.26 kt at 327 PM Wednesday. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Ebb current of 4.41 kt at 357 AM Thursday. Seas 4 to 5 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine