Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued May 3 at 2:29AM PDT until May 4 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 2:29am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 ft at 10
seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds 25
to 35 kt, with isolated gusts of 40 kt, and very steep and
hazardous seas 8 to 14 ft at 12 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All areas will be affected by the Small Craft Advisory.
The Hazardous Seas Warning covers waters beyond 5 nm from shore,
with Small Craft Advisory affecting the rest of the area.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM PDT Sunday. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
treacherous.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Instruction:
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR