COASTAL WATERS FROM FLORENCE TO CAPE BLANCO OR… — * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep swell dominated seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 seconds. South winds increase late tonight, 25 to 35 kt. Gale force gusts of 40 to 45 kt possible at times tonight through Wednesday. Seas increase and steepen, becoming very steep and hazardous 14 to 16 ft at 14 seconds.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* 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 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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