Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 19 at 2:08PM PST until December 21 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 19, 2024 - 2:08pm
Expires:
December 20, 2024 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and steep, seas 10 to 14 ft due to a mix
of wind seas and mixed west swell at 11 and 16 seconds. For the
Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt Friday and very steep
seas of 10 to 16 feet, increasing to 35 to 45 kt with gusts up
to 50 kt on Saturday and very steep seas 15 to 22 ft expected.
Very steep seas will be a mix of short period wind seas and west
swell at 14 to 17 seconds.
* WHERE...All the area.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* 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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR