Gale Watch issued December 11 at 2:14PM PST until December 13 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

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Dec 11, 2024

* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
to 40 kt and very steep seas 10 to 14 ft due to a mix of west
swell at 15 seconds and wind seas at 7 seconds expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, south winds shifting to northwest 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft at 14 seconds.
For the Gale Watch, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55
kt and very steep and dangerous seas 16 to 21 ft.

* WHERE…All areas.

* WHEN…For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday
evening.

* 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

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