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Small Craft Advisory
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
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep combined seas 12 to 15 ft at 14 seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and very steep, hazardous seas 18 to 23 ft at 10 to 13 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. Bar crossings will be especially dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very steep, hazardous seas could reach 25 to 30 feet late Friday into Saturday as a heavy long period swell continues to build in. Please stay tuned for updates on this high impact weather pattern.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Instructions
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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