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

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued December 16 at 2:18AM PST until December 17 at 10:00AM 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, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 seconds 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 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: 
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