FROM: NWS Medford OR
AREA: Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
SENT: 2026-06-13T13:07:00-07:00
Gale Warning issued June 13 at 1:07PM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT…North gales 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and very
steep wind driven seas 8 to 11 ft. Winds ease tonight, to 20 to
25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and steep seas lowering to 6 to 9 ft
by Sunday morning. South winds develop south of Gold Beach
Sunday morning with seas lowering to as low as 5 feet within a
few miles from shore.
* WHERE…Gales and very steep seas are expected south of Port
Orford and beyond 3 nm from shore, with small craft advisory
conditions elsewhere through tonight. Then all areas will
experience conditions hazardous to small craft into Monday,
though with a brief lowering of winds and seas Sunday closer in
south of Gold Beach.
* WHEN…For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Monday.
* 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
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.
Alert Expiration: 2026-06-14T02:15:00-07:00
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