Headline:
Gale Watch issued December 22 at 1:48PM PST until December 24 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Gale Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 1:48pm
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South gales 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
steep and hazardous seas of 19 to 24 ft at 15 seconds expected.
Winds ease this evening to 10 to 20 kt, but seas remain very
steep hazardous 19 to 23 ft at 20 seconds. For the Gale Watch,
south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 22 to 27
ft at 20 seconds possible.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM PST
Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late
Monday night.
* 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; 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