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weather NWS minor Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm October 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 11 ft at 12 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, for nearly all of the southern waters. For the Small Craft Advisory, small portions of the southern waters near Cape Blanco, and portions of the outer waters from Cape Blanco north to Reedsport

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Local conditions in Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA 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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