Gale Warning

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep to very steep seas of 6 to 11 ft at 7 to 8 seconds are expected through Wednesday night. Then, winds lower to 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and steep seas of 6 to 9 feet at 7 to 8 seconds are expected Thursday through Thursday night. Isolated very steep seas of 10 feet may develop briefly Thursday afternoon between 5 and 20 nm from shore south of Brookings.

* WHERE...Very steep seas and areas of gales south of Gold Beach through Wednesday night with small craft advisory level conditions are expected. Small craft advisory conditions for all areas south of Cape Blanco Thursday and Thursday night.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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