Hazardous Seas Warning Issued for PZ: Official NWS Weather Alert
Official advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA): * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts.
Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; 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. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.
“Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; 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. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.”
Key Verified Points
- •Event: Hazardous Seas Warning
- •Severity: Moderate | Urgency: Expected | Certainty: Likely
- •Affected Areas: Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; 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
- •Effective: 2026-10-21T13:30:00-07:00
- •Expires: 2026-10-22T05:30:00-07:00
- •Recommended Action: 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 ta
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Official advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA): * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts.
What Happened & Key Findings
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape F
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Source & Verification Provenance
Information in this article was compiled directly from records provided by National Weather Service (NOAA). Access the primary source document at: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.094daef2372460dc787c535e24f20410148fca49.001.2. Reporting and editorial review conducted by the USA NOW News Desk.
Event Timeline & Developments
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are included in this weather advisory?
The primary region affected is Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; 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 (Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; 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), according to the National Weather Service.
What is the severity of this storm warning?
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has classified this event with a severity rating of MODERATE and an urgency status of EXPECTED.
Where can residents verify real-time radar and safety directives?
Direct bulletins and radar updates are available via local emergency management agencies and the official source at https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.094daef2372460dc787c535e24f20410148fca49.001.2.
Official Government & Primary Citations
- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.094daef2372460dc787c535e24f20410148fca49.001.2
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