WATERS FROM CAPE SHOALWATER WA TO CAPE FALCON O… — * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 21 to 26 ft at 20 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 22 to 27 ft at 19 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 17 to 20 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt possible.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence 10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 PM this evening 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 early this morning.
Local conditions in Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm; 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 may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
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 developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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