Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
638 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ800-061615-
Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
638 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
12 to 20 ft. Chance of rain.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas
9 to 12 ft.
.MON...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to
15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt. Seas 12 to
15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
.WED...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
12 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
306 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-060715-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-251206T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0162.251206T1200Z-251207T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
306 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt, with gusts
to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt
and seas 12 to 18 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Saturday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1233 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
WAZ522-060730-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0026.251206T0300Z-251207T0300Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Roslyn and Easton
1233 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
PST SATURDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected Above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of
8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting the website
wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
&&
$$
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1216 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
WAZ304-060615-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0022.251206T0300Z-251207T0300Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including White Pass, Paradise, Longmire, Ashford, Mount Rainier,
and Crystal Mountain
1216 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 to 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall at times may allow for rates
of around 1 inch per hour at times. Gusty winds will limit
visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
&&
$$
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
308 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
ORZ101-WAZ201-062300-
/O.EXP.KPQR.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251205T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.CF.Y.0007.251206T1700Z-251206T2300Z/
Clatsop County Coast-South Washington Coast-
308 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW REMAINS IN
EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Total tide of up to 11.0 feet at Toke Point and up to
10.2 feet at Tongue Point will result in minor flooding up to
one foot above ground level during high tides in low lying areas
near bays, sloughs, and in the lower reaches of coastal rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/portland
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Seattle WA
235 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
WAZ331-061300-
/O.EXP.KSEW.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251205T2300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.CF.Y.0007.251206T1700Z-251206T2300Z/
Grays Harbor County Coast-
235 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2
feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-
lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast zone.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding will occur in the hours
around high tide, at around 1200 PM Saturday. Large waves may
exacerbate the coastal flooding threat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean
Higher High Water (MHHW) level.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
306 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
PZZ110-060715-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0162.251206T0600Z-251207T0600Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
306 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Combined seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 8 to 10 feet this
evening. Bar conditions becoming moderate to rough this
evening.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum ebb currents will occur around 430
PM Friday, 500 AM Saturday, and 515 PM Saturday. The Friday and
Saturday afternoon ebbs will be very strong.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
306 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-060715-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-251206T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0162.251206T1200Z-251207T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
306 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt, with gusts
to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt
and seas 12 to 18 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Saturday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
208 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
PZZ210-061415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
208 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 9 to 13 ft at 13
seconds and west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very strong ebb current of 7.56 kt at 436
PM Friday. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Ebb current of 3.61 kt at 514 AM
Saturday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Very strong ebb current of 7.32 kt
at 525 PM Saturday. Seas 12 to 13 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
208 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
PZZ251>253-271>273-061415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-251207T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
208 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 ft at 13 seconds and west winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
200 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
PZZ350-370-061100-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
200 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West to southwest wind 10 to 20 kts and steep seas 7 to
11 ft at 10 seconds. Beginning Saturday, south winds becoming 20
to 30 kts with steep wind-driven seas 9 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and steep seas could capsize or damage
smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1247 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-521-060730-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.251205T2100Z-251206T1800Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central
Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Simcoe
Highlands-
Including the cities of Hermiston, Athena, Ione, Dufur, Boardman,
Moro, Fossil, Pendleton, Maupin, The Dalles, White Salmon,
Goldendale, Bickleton, Heppner, Arlington, Pilot Rock, and Condon
1247 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1247 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
WAZ027-028-060730-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Naches, Tri-Cities, Toppenish, Connell,
Prosser, Sunnyside, and Yakima
1247 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
mph expected.
* WHERE...Yakima Valley and Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Seattle WA
410 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
.A series of wet weather systems moving across the region will
increase the threat of river flooding early next week.
WAC009-027-029-031-033-035-041-045-053-055-057-061-067-073-061315-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FA.A.0012.251208T1200Z-251213T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clallam-Grays Harbor-Island-Jefferson-King-Kitsap-Lewis-Mason-
Pierce-San Juan-Skagit-Snohomish-Thurston-Whatcom-
Including Friday Harbor, Seattle, Anacortes, Tacoma, Mount
Vernon, Shelton, Burlington, Tumwater, Everett, Lynnwood,
Aberdeen, Chehalis, Langley, Sedro-Woolley, Freeland, Silverdale,
Marysville, Bellingham, Lacey, Olympia, Fords Prairie, Bremerton,
Edmonds, Sequim, Hoquiam, and Port Townsend
410 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington,
Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, San Juan,
Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis,
Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river moving into the region early next week
will bring periods moderate to heavy rain to the region.
Sharp rises will be possible on area rivers, especially those
flowing off the Olympics and Cascades.
Urban and small stream flooding is possible for areas with
poor drainage.
Saturated soils will bring increased potential for landslides
and debris flows on burn scars.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
542 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
WAZ027-060645-
Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima
542 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
Patchy dense fog is reducing visibilities to one-quarter mile or
less along portions of I-82 between US-12 interstate at Yakima and
Union Gap. Low visibilities in this area are expected to continue
for the next two to three hours. Expect rapid changes in visibility
over short distances, slow down, use low-beam headlights, and
allow extra braking distance.
$$
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Hydrologic Outlook
Hydrologic Outlook
ORZ101>128-WAZ201>211-061400-
Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Portland OR
246 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER WILL BRING PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN FROM
DECEMBER 8-10, RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK FOR RIVER AND URBAN
FLOODING...
A series of frontal systems will keep conditions wet through the
weekend and much of next week. The most notable period will be late
Monday through late Wednesday, where a prolonged atmospheric river
may bring significant rainfall and rising rivers across southwest
Washington and northwest Oregon. However, river flooding for some
locations could continue into Thursday and beyond as some rivers
take longer to respond to heavier rainfall. Rivers draining the
Coast Range and Willapa Hills have a 30-60% chance of reaching
moderate flood stage and a 10-30% chance of reaching major flood
stage. Additionally, many Willamette River tributaries that drain
from the Coast Range and Cascades have anywhere from a 10-55% chance
of reaching minor flood stage and a 10-25% chance of reaching
moderate flood stage. Flooding of the Willamette mainstem rivers is
unlikely to occur (less than 10%). Probabilities for specific river
points can be found at the National Water Prediction Service
website.
There is also the potential for flooding along small creeks and
streams, as well as urban flooding, including roadway flooding, for
locations in the central Willamette Valley north into the southwest
Washington lowlands, including the Portland metro area. Periods of
heavy rain will also increase the risk for landslides in areas of
steep terrain, and debris flows over recently burned areas.
$$
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Hydrologic Outlook
WAZ027-522-523-070015-
Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
303 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025
...RIVERS RISING IN THE WASHINGTON CASCADES EARLY NEXT WEEK...
A series of weather systems will bring rain and rising river levels
to the area, especially the Washington Cascades, through this
weekend. Another system fed by a strong atmospheric river early next
week will bring heavier rain amounts. Currently a few locations on
the Naches and Yakima Rivers are forecast to reach action stage
starting Tuesday and Wednesday but the chances of reaching minor
flood stage are very low.
$$
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