Gale Watch

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 16 seconds expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 6 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory for all of the area Friday morning through Saturday morning. Gale Watch south of Port Orford within 40 nm of shore and a Small Craft Advisory elsewhere during Saturday afternoon and evening.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, south of Port Orford and within 40 nm from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks