Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ132-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260129T2000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25.
For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt, with gusts to
40 kt.
* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to
noon PST Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ150-153-156-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260129T1800Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and
seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt,
with gusts to 40 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ170-173-176-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260129T1800Z/
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-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to
35 kt, with gusts to 40 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ271>273-291415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260129T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0005.260129T1500Z-260130T0300Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas around 12 ft at 13 seconds and south winds
around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning,
seas 13 to 18 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the second Hazardous Seas
Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 18 ft at 14
seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Thursday. Hazardous Seas Warning,
from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
154 PM PST Wed Jan 28 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.
PZZ800-291015-
Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
154 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
13 to 20 ft. Chance of rain.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt. Seas 15 to
20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt.
Seas 14 to 19 ft. Chance of rain.
.FRI...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
14 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 10 to
20 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW. Seas 12 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
.MON...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 10 to 12 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
154 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ805-291015-
Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
154 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 21 ft. Chance of rain.
.THU...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Chance of
rain.
.FRI...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SE 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to
12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SUN...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 12 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S. Seas 13 to 14 ft.
.MON...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1138 AM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
WAZ330-331-291000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SU.Y.0002.260129T0600Z-260129T1800Z/
Northern Washington Coast-Grays Harbor County Coast-
1138 AM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves along the coast.
* WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County
Coast zones.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock people off their
feet, move driftwood and debris, and crash over rocks and
jetties. People can be injured or drown while observing the
ocean. Localized beach and coastal erosion is expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Never turn your back on the ocean and keep children and pets
close. Know the tides and forecast conditions. Follow warning
signs and respect barriers.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ110-290630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 feet, building to 15 to 17 feet
late tonight into Thursday morning with breakers. Bar conditions
rough, becoming severe. Maximum ebb currents will occur around
100 AM Thursday, 130 PM Thursday, and 215 AM Friday. The
afternoon ebb on Thursday will be strong.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially
when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ130-290630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0013.260129T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt.
* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ131-290630-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.260129T0400Z-260129T1600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ132-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260129T2000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25.
For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt, with gusts to
40 kt.
* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to
noon PST Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ133-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ134-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ135-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ150-153-156-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260129T1800Z/
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-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and
seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt,
with gusts to 40 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ170-173-176-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260129T1800Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to
35 kt, with gusts to 40 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ210-291415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260130T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
expected. Seas 10 to 11 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 20 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning,
very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 15 seconds and
south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
Occasional gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.22 kt at 112 AM Thursday.
Seas 12 to 14 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.87 kt at 138 PM
Thursday. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Ebb current of 2.65 kt at 217 AM
Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ251>253-291415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260130T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 11 ft at 15
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to
17 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt expected. Occasional gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
$$
Hazardous Seas Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ210-291415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260130T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions
expected. Seas 10 to 11 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 20 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning,
very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 15 seconds and
south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
Occasional gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.22 kt at 112 AM Thursday.
Seas 12 to 14 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.87 kt at 138 PM
Thursday. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Ebb current of 2.65 kt at 217 AM
Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ251>253-291415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260130T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 11 ft at 15
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to
17 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt expected. Occasional gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
PZZ271>273-291415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260129T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0005.260129T1500Z-260130T0300Z/
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-
212 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas around 12 ft at 13 seconds and south winds
around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning,
seas 13 to 18 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the second Hazardous Seas
Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 18 ft at 14
seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Thursday. Hazardous Seas Warning,
from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday.
* 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.
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Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
131 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
ORZ101>103-WAZ201-291415-
/O.NEW.KPQR.BH.S.0002.260129T0600Z-260130T0300Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
131 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can
suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them
into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
drowning..
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when
sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in
the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water.
Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of
children.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/portland
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Seattle WA
437 AM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
.A series of weather systems will bring heavy rain focused on the
Olympic Peninsula this week.
WAC045-290145-
/O.CON.KSEW.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-260131T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mason-
Including Shelton
437 AM PST Wed Jan 28 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Mason.
* WHEN...Through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall in the Olympic Mountains will bring sharp
rises on the Skokomish River this week.
- 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.
&&
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