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Gale Warning
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
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 7 ft at 10 seconds expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 16 ft at 10 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft at 10 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory for all of the area Thursday evening. Gale Warning north of Reedsport late Thursday night with Hazardous Seas elsewhere. A Hazardous Seas Warning follows for all of the area into Friday afternoon.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 2 PM PDT Friday.
* 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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