{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.26e0296d6c2beecb632d087a699e5e7087d8672a.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued July 1 at 11:23AM PDT until July 3 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-01","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.26e0296d6c2beecb632d087a699e5e7087d8672a.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Medford OR"},"word_count":210,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued July 1 at 11:23AM PDT until July 3 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** 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\n**Issued by:** NWS Medford OR\n**Sent:** 2026-07-01T11:23:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-01T11:23:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-02T04:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and steep to\nvery steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 ft. North winds ease late\ntonight to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas remain steep\n7 to 9 ft.\n\n* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small\ncraft. Gales and very steep warning level seas are expected from\nGold Beach southward through tonight.\n\n* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the\nSmall Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Friday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or\ndamage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.\n\n* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep\nseas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or\nsecure the vessel for severe conditions."}