Dangerous Storm Warning Upgraded for Washington and Oregon Coast as Seas Reach 28 Feet

A Storm Warning takes effect at 10 AM PST Saturday for the coastal waters of Washington and Oregon, with gusts to 50 knots and seas up to 28 feet.

It replaces the Storm Watch that the National Weather Service issued earlier this week. A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring.

Washington coast

NWS Seattle has a Storm Warning for 6 coastal marine zones from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater, out to 60 nautical miles. It runs from 10 AM PST Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

Within 10 miles of shore, south winds of 30 to 40 knots with gusts to 50 knots will build seas of 21 to 26 feet…

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