COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE SHOALWATER WA TO CAPE… — * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 22 to 27 ft at 20 seconds and south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 22 to 27 ft at 19 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 14 to 19 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt possible.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST Saturday. Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Local conditions in Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR 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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