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Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Portland - OR, US, National Weather Service

In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PDT WEDNESDAY... WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas around 13 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. WHEN...Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to noon PDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.52 kt at 953 PM Tuesday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 5.02 kt at 1023 AM Wednesday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. 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.