Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 16 at 12:24PM PST until December 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 12:24pm
Expires:
December 17, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the ongoing Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to
30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft at 15 seconds
increasing to 12 to 16 ft at 18 seconds. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17
ft at 23 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, south
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and very steep and
hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft at 23 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All areas are affected by the small craft advisory. The
Gale warning will affect areas from Port Orford northward beyond
5 NM, except closer near Cape Blanco.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 7 AM PST
Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday
to 7 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR