COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE BLANCO OR TO PT. ST. G… — * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft due to a mix of wind seas and building swell at 11 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 7 to 9 ft due to a mix of wind seas and building swell at 11 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Small craft advisory conditions will affect all the area Saturday afternoon. Then, late Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning, Hazardous Seas Warning conditions will affect areas south of Port Orford beyond 5 nm from shore with Small Craft Advisory elsewhere. Small craft advisory seas will return Sunday morning and afternoon.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 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 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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