Synopsis For Southern Washington And Northern Oregon Coast
Strong low pres now just inland on the north Oregon coast. Strong pres gradient keeping strong winds this morning...but as the low moves further inland and high pres builds over the coastal waters...winds will relax today. Next front will arrive on Mon but will not be as strong as the current system.
Forecast as of 4:21 am PST on November 22, 2009
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-
Gale Warning in effect through this afternoon
Today
W wind 30 to 40 kt...becoming NW by midmorning. Wind then easing in the afternoon. Wind waves building to 6 to 9 ft...then subsiding. W swell building to 15 to 16 ft at 10 seconds. Showers... decreasing in the afternoon.
Tonight
NW wind 15 to 25 kt...easing and becoming SW after midnight. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft...subsiding. W swell subsiding to 13 to 14 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of evening showers.
Mon
S wind rising to 25 to 35 kt. Wind waves building to 6 to 8 ft. W swell 11 to 13 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Mon Night
SW wind 15 to 25 kt...becoming light after midnight. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft...subsiding. W swell 12 to 14 ft. Rain.
Tue
W swell 11 to 12 ft. Se wind rising to 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves building to 2 to 4 ft. Rain.
Wed
S wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft. W swell 11 to 14 ft.
Thu
W wind 10 to 15 kt...becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves building to 4 to 6 ft. W swell 13 to 15 ft.
