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 seas 12 to 15 ft at 14 seconds. For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 18 to 25 ft at 14 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All area waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced.
* 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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