COASTAL WATERS FROM FLORENCE TO CAPE BLANCO OR… — * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and steep seas 12 to 17 ft at 16 seconds. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 19 to 23 ft at 16 seconds likely.
* WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory, all areas until Saturday afternoon when it becomes more confined to inner waters due to a Gale Warning elsewhere. For the Gale Warning, nearly all of the outer waters north of Cape Blanco. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, all areas.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
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Local conditions in Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco 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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