Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
210 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
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.
PZZ800-201030-
Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
210 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW less than
10 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 20 to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Chance of rain
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 29 ft.
.SUN...SE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming S 30 to 35 kt. Seas 18 to
26 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.MON...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas
9 to 11 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to
8 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
210 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ805-201030-
Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
210 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
...GALE WARNING...
...STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE SAT NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to
10 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SE 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S to SE 30 to 40 kt. Seas
11 to 18 ft. Chance of rain with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 28 ft.
.SUN...S to SE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming S 25 to 30 kt. Seas
17 to 24 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.MON...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 7 to 8 ft.
$$
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
226 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
WAZ310-200630-
/O.NEW.KSEW.CW.Y.0005.260220T0300Z-260220T1800Z/
Lowlands of Western Whatcom County-
Including Bellingham
226 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Lowlands of Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.
&&
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1002 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
PZZ271>273-201300-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260220T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0003.260221T0900Z-260222T1500Z/
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-
1002 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 10
seconds and north winds 10 to 15 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 16
to 21 ft at 12 seconds and southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt possible.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. Gale
Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-50% chance of storm force
winds in the far outer waters of PZZ273 (from 40-60 NM). Will
continue to monitor if these conditions become more widespread.
Gusts up to 50 kt possible in these locations.
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.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1002 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
PZZ271>273-201300-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260220T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.A.0003.260221T0900Z-260222T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1002 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 10
seconds and north winds 10 to 15 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 16
to 21 ft at 12 seconds and southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt possible.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. Gale
Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-50% chance of storm force
winds in the far outer waters of PZZ273 (from 40-60 NM). Will
continue to monitor if these conditions become more widespread.
Gusts up to 50 kt possible in these locations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
&&
$$
Hazardous Seas Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1002 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
PZZ251>253-201300-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.A.0001.260221T0900Z-260222T1500Z/
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-
1002 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 10 seconds
and southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
possible.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...3-6 hours of Small Craft Advisory winds may
precede to the Hazardous Seas Watch.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
