Why it’s always important to check the marine weather before going out

Jan 05, 2023

A look at today’s weather – and how it’s a good example of how weather here in general might be deceiving – if we only rely on what we can see and feel when we step out the door.

Why it’s always important to check the marine weather before going out

Why it’s always important to check the marine weather before going out

A look at today’s weather – and how it’s a good example of how weather here in general might be deceiving – if we only rely on what we can see and feel when we step out the door.

Storm on the high seas will send us big swells

Jan 04, 2023

A look at this week’s marine weather, which includes a huge storm offshore in the ocean that will likely hit California hard but miss us in the northern part of Oregon and southwest Washington. The storm will give us big ocean swells and surf locally. We’ll also take a look at how big ships handle high seas and stormy weather when they can’t get to port in time.

Storm on the high seas will send us big swells

Storm on the high seas will send us big swells

A look at this week’s marine weather, which includes a huge storm offshore in the ocean that will likely hit California hard but miss us in the northern part of Oregon and southwest Washington. The storm will give us big ocean swells and surf locally. We’ll also take a look at how big ships handle high seas and stormy weather when they can’t get to port in time.

Welcoming in the new year with ship horns on the Astoria waterfront

Jan 03, 2023

Each year in Astoria, Oregon, we ring in the new year with ship sounds on the downtown waterfront, courtesy of the Columbia River Bar Pilots and some gracious ship captains who sound their horns at midnight.

Welcoming in the new year with ship horns on the Astoria waterfront

Welcoming in the new year with ship horns on the Astoria waterfront

Each year in Astoria, Oregon, we ring in the new year with ship sounds on the downtown waterfront, courtesy of the Columbia River Bar Pilots and some gracious ship captains who sound their horns at midnight.

Last show of the year, some thoughts for the future, and a little music

Dec 30, 2022

On this last show of the year, some good thoughts to carry us into the future and some maritime music to set the tone for what we hope will be a bright new year.

Last show of the year, some thoughts for the future, and a little music

Last show of the year, some thoughts for the future, and a little music

On this last show of the year, some good thoughts to carry us into the future and some maritime music to set the tone for what we hope will be a bright new year.

A look at some wind, rain and flooding data from Tuesday’s storm

Dec 29, 2022

We had some high winds, lots of rain and some area rivers flooded. We’ll take a look at the numbers, including a 107 mph gust at Mt. Hood.

A look at some wind, rain and flooding data from Tuesday’s storm

A look at some wind, rain and flooding data from Tuesday’s storm

We had some high winds, lots of rain and some area rivers flooded. We’ll take a look at the numbers, including a 107 mph gust at Mt. Hood.

How did yesterday’s storm rate on the Beaufort Wind Scale?

Dec 28, 2022

We had a rowdy storm yesterday on the coast, with lots of havoc on land. But it probably doesn’t compare to what was happening at sea. We’ll take a look at yesterday’s conditions and compare them to what might have been happening out in the ocean, according to the Beaufort Wind Scale.

How did yesterday’s storm rate on the Beaufort Wind Scale?

How did yesterday’s storm rate on the Beaufort Wind Scale?

We had a rowdy storm yesterday on the coast, with lots of havoc on land. But it probably doesn’t compare to what was happening at sea. We’ll take a look at yesterday’s conditions and compare them to what might have been happening out in the ocean, according to the Beaufort Wind Scale.