WATERS FROM CAPE FALCON TO CAPE FOULWEATHER OR… — * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 17 to 22 ft at 18 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 23 to 28 ft at 21 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 18 to 21 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief gusts up to 50 kt are possible late tonight.
Severe weather in Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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