What is happening
* WHAT...Seas 8 to 13 ft at 17 seconds and southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...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 and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected this afternoon. Expect a brief lull in conditions overnight.
Official instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Original message from NWS Portland OR. Wording is preserved from the source.
