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Gale Watch
ActiveCoastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep swell dominated seas 12 to 15 ft at 14 seconds. Conditions rapidly worsen late Thursday as south winds and seas quickly increase. Gales of 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 50 kt possible. Seas increase due to increasing wind waves and an incoming heavy long period swell, possibly reaching 20 to 25 ft at 15 seconds Friday.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very steep, hazardous seas could reach 25 to 30 feet or higher 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 consider altering 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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