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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gale gusts up to 40 kt and very steep wind-driven seas 12 to 14 ft into early this evening. Winds briefly diminish later this evening, but continue 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt Tuesday and Tuesday night with steep seas 10 to 14 ft.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* 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
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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