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weather NWS minor Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; 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 October 18, 2026 at 8:34 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 11 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All the waters within 10 nm from shore and waters north of Cape Blanco and beyond 10 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to 8 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels.

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

Local conditions in Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; 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 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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