Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued October 31 at 1:19PM PDT until November 2 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Alert Description
* WHAT...This afternoon, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 21 ft expected. Starting Saturday afternoon, northwest to west winds 10 to 20 kt and steep seas 12 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 4 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
Safety Instructions
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve.