COASTAL WATERS FROM FLORENCE TO CAPE BLANCO OR… — * WHAT...South gales 35 to 45 kt with storm force gusts up to 60 kt and chaotic, very steep, hazardous combined seas 20 to 25 ft. Winds ease late tonight, southwest 15 to 20 kt, but seas remain very steep and hazardous at 20 to 25 ft due to another large, long period westerly swell.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 AM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced.
Severe weather 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 brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
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 severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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