Hazardous Seas Warning for Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm
Official alert fields
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
- Effective
- Ends or expires
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Likely
What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 9 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 9 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 6 to 11 ft at 9 seconds expected....
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 Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 9 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 9 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 6 to 11 ft at 9 seconds expected. * WHERE...For the Gale Warning, areas beyond 3 nm from shore and south of Cape Blanco. For the Small Craft Advisory, areas within 3 nm of shore. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, all areas. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Monday to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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
Official revisions
- Alert
Hazardous Seas Warning issued August 2 at 2:58PM PDT until August 4 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Official revision - Alert
Hazardous Seas Warning issued August 2 at 2:58PM PDT until August 4 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Official revision
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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