Gale Warning for Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 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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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Likely
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep seas 9 to 13 ft at 8 seconds. Impacts: Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels....
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep seas 9 to 13 ft at 8 seconds. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday. * 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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Lifecycle record
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Gale Warning issued August 1 at 12:17PM PDT until August 3 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 1 at 12:17PM PDT until August 3 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 1 at 2:10AM PDT until August 3 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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Gale Warning issued August 1 at 2:10AM PDT until August 3 at 11:00PM 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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