Gale Warning for Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What you need to know
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- Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm, Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 7 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds. Steep seas are possible for all of the area Thursday into early Friday. Impacts: Strong winds and...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 7 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds. Steep seas are possible for all of the area Thursday into early Friday. * WHERE...Gales south of Port Orford and within 40 nm of shore, with Small Craft Advisory conditions elsewhere. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
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Gale Warning issued August 11 at 8:39PM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 11 at 1:58AM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 10 at 11:10AM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 10 at 1:55AM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 9 at 2:45AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 8 at 2:27AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 7 at 7:46PM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 7 at 1:39PM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Medford OR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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