{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.42a1ee76984dfaf54dc9c1701d09ddca46fc15a0.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued June 12 at 11:23AM PDT until June 15 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.42a1ee76984dfaf54dc9c1701d09ddca46fc15a0.001.1","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":233,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued June 12 at 11:23AM PDT until June 15 at 11:00AM 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:** 2026-06-12T11:23:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-12T11:23:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-13T04:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...North gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and very\nsteep and hazardous seas wind driven seas 8 to 12 ft. Winds ease\nSaturday night, to 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt. Steep fresh\nswell seas 8 to 10 ft, lowering to 6 to 9 ft by Sunday morning.\n\n* WHERE...Gales and very steep seas are expected south of Port\nOrford and beyond 3 nm from shore, with small craft advisory\nconditions elsewhere through Saturday night. Then all areas will\nexperience conditions hazardous to small craft into Monday.\n\n* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the\nSmall Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Monday.\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."}