Small Craft Advisory 12/16/2024 02:18 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued December 16 at 2:18AM PST until December 16 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 16, 2024 - 2:18am
Expires: 
December 16, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 20 ft expected. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * 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