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Forecast as of 2:49 PM PST on November 7, 2009
Synopsis For Southern Washington And Northern Oregon Coast
Large swell generated by a strong Gulf of Alaska storm system continues to move through the coastal waters. This swell will gradually subside through the remainder of the weekend. The active weather pattern is expected to continue...with a series of fronts expected to move through the waters through much of the upcoming week. There is a good chance for gales as the next strong front moves across the waters late Sunday night or early Monday morning.
Small Craft Advisory in effect until midnight PST tonight
Gale watch in effect from Sunday evening through Monday morning
Forecast as of 3:00 PM PST on November 7, 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-
Tonight
W wind 20 to 30 kt...becoming SW 10 to 20 kt after midnight. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft. W swell 21 ft at 15 seconds subsiding to 19 ft after midnight. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Sun
S wind 10 to 20 kt rising to 15 to 25 kt early in the afternoon...then rising to 20 to 30 kt late. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft...building to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. W swell 17 ft at 14 seconds. Showers in the morning...then rain in the afternoon.
Sun Night
S wind 20 to 30 kt rising to 35 to 45 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft building to 6 to 8 ft. W swell 15 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Mon
S wind 30 to 40 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft...subsiding to 1 or 2 ft in the afternoon. W swell 15 ft.
Mon Night
W wind 10 to 20 kt...becoming S 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft...building to 2 to 4 ft after midnight. W swell 12 ft.
Tue
S wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 12 ft.
Wed
S wind 15 to 25 kt becoming NW. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 12 ft.
Thu
NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 12 ft.
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