Synopsis For Southern Washington And Northern Oregon Coast
Strong low pres moving into eastern Oregon. Moderately strong pres gradient keeping strong winds this morning on backside of low...but as the low moves further inland and high pres builds over the coastal waters...winds will relax today. Next weaker front will arrive on Mon.
Forecast as of 8:34 am PST on November 22, 2009
Coastal Waters From Cape Shoalwater Wa To Cascade Head Or Out
10 Nm-Coastal Waters From Cascade Head To Florence Or Out 10 Nm-
Waters From Cape Shoalwater Wa To Cascade Head Or From 10 To
60 Nm-Waters From Cascade Head To Florence Or From 10 To 60 Nm-
Gale Warning in effect until noon PST today
Today
W wind 25 to 35 kt...with gust to 45 kt this morning. Wind easing to 20 kt this afternoon. Combined seas 24 ft..subsiding to 17 ft this afternoon. Dominant period 10 seconds. Showers.
Tonight
SW wind 10 to 15 kt...becoming S 20 to 25 kt late. Wind waves 2 ft...building to 4 ft. W swell 13 ft at 10 seconds.
Mon
S wind 25 to 30 kt...with gusts to 35 kt. Wind waves 7 ft. W swell 12 ft at 10 seconds. Rain at times.
Mon Night
SW wind 15 to 20 kt...becoming S 10 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. W swell 12 ft. Rain at times.
Tue
Se wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. W swell 11 ft.
Tue Night
S wind 15 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. W swell 11 ft.
Wed
S wind 20 to 25 kt. Wind waves 5 ft. W swell 14 ft.
Thu
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. W swell 15 ft.