Gale Warning 12/20/2024 02:03 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued December 20 at 2:03AM PST until December 21 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 20, 2024 - 2:03am
Expires: 
December 20, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, steep seas 9 to 11 ft. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep seas 12 to 17 ft. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 1 AM PST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible. * 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