Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 19 at 2:08PM PST until December 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas 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 8 to 12 ft due to a mix of
short period, wind seas and mixed west swell at 11 and 16
seconds. For the Hazardous seas warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt
and very steep seas of 9 to 12 feet. For the Gale Watch, south
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep, seas 12
to 18 ft due to a mix of short period wind seas and west swell
at 17 seconds possible.
* WHERE...All the area.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Friday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST
Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
Saturday morning.
* 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 consider altering 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