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AVIATION...23/06Z TAFs...A mix of IFR and MVFR marine stratus over the Oregon coast and into the lower Umpqua Valley will persist into Sunday morning, with areas of drizzle likely. A mix of MVFR and VFR ceilings is also likely to return to the Umpqua Valley after 08Z, and persist until around 18Z on Sunday morning.

Improvement to VFR is expected to be extensive during Sunday afternoon into early Sunday evening. LIFR is expected to develop at the immediate coast, Coquille Valley, and lower Umpqua Valley after 04Z Sunday evening.

Otherwise, inland areas will remain VFR through the TAF period, with mostly clear skies. Winds will increase again Sunday afternoon, but will be weaker than in recent days with gusts mainly at 10 to 15 kt.

MARINE...Updated 800 PM PDT Saturday, August 22, 2026

Southerly winds will shift to the north and increase Sunday morning as a thermal trough develops along the coast. Gusty north winds and steep wind-driven seas will persist through Monday morning. The main belt of stronger winds will push into the outer waters Monday afternoon and evening, with a southerly surge of wind and fog along the inner waters Monday night into Tuesday. Generally light winds and calm seas are then expected through Friday with low pressure persisting over the northeastern Pacific.

MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

OR...CA...None.

PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday for PZZ350-356.

Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM Sunday to 8 PM PDT Monday for PZZ370-376.