Synopsis For Southern Washington And Northern Oregon Coast
An active weather pattern continues for the pac NW with a series of low pres systems impacting the coastal waters through the weekend. A strong front will move through the coastal waters Sat afternoon with an even stronger burst of winds Sat night that my reach storm force. This batch of winds will occur on the backside of the front and should be brief but intense.
Forecast as of 8:31 PM PST on November 20, 2009
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-
Gale Warning in effect from 6 am PST Saturday through Saturday evening
Tonight
W wind 15 to 25 kt...easing and becoming SW after midnight. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft...subsiding. W swell 11 to 13 ft at 11 seconds. Occasional showers.
Sat
S wind rising to 25 to 35 kt...then becoming SW late. Wind waves building to 6 to 8 ft. W swell 11 to 12 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Sat Night
SW wind 25 to 35 kt...easing and becoming NW after midnight. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft...subsiding. W swell 13 to 14 ft at 9 seconds. Evening rain...then showers.
Sun
NW wind 10 to 20 kt...becoming SW in the afternoon. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 14 to 16 ft. A chance of showers.
Sun Night
S wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves building to 4 to 6 ft. W swell 11 to 12 ft. Rain likely.
Mon
S wind 20 to 30 kt...easing and becoming SW in the afternoon. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft...subsiding. W swell subsiding to 8 to 9 ft. Rain.
Tue And Wed
S wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 to 5 ft. W swell 11 to 13 ft.
