Small Craft Advisory for Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm +1 more
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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, 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: Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep wind-driven seas 8 to 13 ft. Winds become 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt with steep seas 6 to 11 ft beginning this evening. 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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep wind-driven seas 8 to 13 ft. Winds become 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt with steep seas 6 to 11 ft beginning this evening. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Friday. * 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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- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued September 2 at 12:11PM PDT until September 4 at 2:00AM 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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