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weather NWS minor Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm November 9, 2026 at 8:43 AM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 18 ft at 14 to 16 seconds through this morning. South winds increase later this morning, 25 to 30 kt with gale gusts up to 40 kt and very steep wind-driven seas 12 to 14 ft. Conditions gradually diminishing through Tuesday, though seas remain steep and elevated 12 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* 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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