Small Craft Advisory for Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 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
- Applies to
- Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm, Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm, Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm, Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
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What is happening
What: South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep wind-driven seas 5 to 8 ft. Winds increase early Wednesday to 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas becoming very steep 10 to 15 ft. Impacts: Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are 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...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep wind-driven seas 5 to 8 ft. Winds increase early Wednesday to 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas becoming very steep 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 7 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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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued September 1 at 10:48AM PDT until September 2 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued September 1 at 10:48AM PDT until September 2 at 5:00AM 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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