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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal 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; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and very steep seas 15 to 19 ft at 10 to 14 seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft at 14 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 25 to 30 ft at 19 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced. Bar crossings will be especially dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another strong front will move in late Saturday and Saturday night with the potential for storm force winds and very steep and hazardous seas. This front will be followed by another round of very high westerly swell Sunday into Monday. Please continue to monitor the forecast for updates on this high impact weather pattern.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Instructions
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.
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