Gale Warning

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 14 ft at 11 seconds through tonight. Winds quickly ramp up widespread gales 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 50 kt, with an area of storm force winds of 40 to 45 kt and gusts up to 60 kt. Wind driven seas become very steep and chaotic 17 to 22 ft. * WHERE...All areas will experience very steep and hazardous seas. Gales are expected across all areas, with storm force winds expected from Gold Beach northward and within 40 nm from shore. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to 1 AM PST Friday. For the Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks