{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9990730eae4a3a812471ef72d014edd443247725.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued June 10 at 2:10PM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-10","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9990730eae4a3a812471ef72d014edd443247725.001.2","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":285,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued June 10 at 2:10PM PDT until June 13 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:** 2026-06-10T14:10:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-10T14:10:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-11T03:15:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt\nwith gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds\nexpected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and\nhazardous seas 7 to 10 ft at 7 seconds expected. For the Gale\nWarning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas\n10 to 12 ft at 7 to 8 seconds expected.\n\n* WHERE...Very steep seas develop south of Gold Beach and beyond\n3NM from shore this afternoon and evening. Elsewhere, expect\nconditions hazardous to small craft with steep seas. Gales\ndevelop south of Port Orford Thursday afternoon and evening.\nWinds and seas ease slightly at night, but increase to gales\nagain during the afternoons and evenings both Friday and\nSaturday.\n\n* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT this\nevening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT\nSaturday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 11 PM\nPDT Saturday.\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."}