COASTAL WATERS FROM FLORENCE TO CAPE BLANCO OR… — * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep combined seas 12 to 15 ft at 14 seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and very steep, hazardous seas 18 to 23 ft at 10 to 13 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. Bar crossings will be especially dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very steep, hazardous seas could reach 25 to 30 feet late Friday into Saturday as a heavy long period swell continues to build in. Please stay tuned for updates on this high impact weather pattern.
* 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; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA 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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