Gale Warning 9, NWS Medford, OR

951 
WHUS76 KMFR 202106 CCA
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Medford OR
206 PM PDT Wed Mar 20 2019

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/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0009.190322T1500Z-190323T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0017.190322T0600Z-190323T0300Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
206 PM PDT Wed Mar 20 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning...which is in effect from 11 PM Thursday to 8 PM PDT
Friday. The Gale Watch has been upgraded to a Gale Warning, which 
is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas: Very steep and wind driven at 13 to 17 feet through 
  Friday, becoming west 13 to 15 feet at 16 seconds Friday 
  evening.
 
* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will impact all
  areas beginning late Thursday night, with gales expected north
  of Cape Ferrelo throughout Friday. 

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

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/O.COR.KMFR.SE.W.0017.190322T1500Z-190323T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
206 PM PDT Wed Mar 20 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning...which is in effect from 11 PM Thursday to 8 PM PDT
Friday. The Gale Watch has been upgraded to a Gale Warning, which 
is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas: Very steep and wind driven at 12 to 15 feet through 
  Friday, becoming west 13 to 15 feet at 16 seconds Friday 
  evening.
 
* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will impact all
  areas beginning Friday morning, with gales expected beyond 2 NM
  from shore and north of Cape Ferrelo. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/medford

326 
WHUS76 KMFR 211021
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
321 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019


PZZ370-376-212300-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0017.190322T0600Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0009.190322T1500Z-190323T0000Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
321 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to 45 kt.

* Seas: South wind waves and building west swell will begin at a
  steep to very steep combined 10 to 12 feet Thursday night. Seas
  will then build further to a very steep 12 to 17 feet Friday 
  afternoon.

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will impact most
  of the area beginning late Thursday night, and then will spread
  to all areas during Friday morning. Gales are expected for most
  of the area during the day Friday.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial 
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in 
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-212300-
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/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0017.190322T1500Z-190323T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
321 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to 45 kt.

* Seas: South wind waves and building west swell will begin at a
  steep to very steep combined 10 to 12 feet Friday morning. Seas
  will then build further to a very steep 12 to 14 feet Friday
  afternoon.

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will impact all
  areas beginning Friday morning. Gales are expected primarily
  beyond 2 NM from shore west of areas between Cape Sebastian and
  Coos Bay, except from the coast westward at and near Cape
  Blanco.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

BTL

http://www.weather.gov/medford

203 
WHUS76 KMFR 212109
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
209 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

PZZ370-221015-
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/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0009.190322T1500Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.190323T0000Z-190324T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
209 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 5 PM Friday to 11 AM PDT
Sunday. 

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to 45 kt.

* Seas: Very steep combined seas of 10 to 13 feet tonight,
  increasing to 14 to 17 feet Friday afternoon before gradually
  diminishing through Sunday morning. 

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will develop
  Thursday night into Friday morning. Gales are expected for most
  of the area during the day Friday. Steep seas will continue for
  all areas through Sunday morning. 

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.

&&

$$

PZZ376-221015-
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/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0009.190322T1500Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.190323T0000Z-190324T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
209 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 5 PM Friday to 11 AM PDT
Sunday. 

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to 45 kt.

* Seas: Very steep combined seas of 10 to 13 feet tonight,
  increasing to 12 to 16 feet Friday afternoon before gradually 
  diminishing through Sunday morning. 

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will develop
  Thursday night into Friday morning. Gales are expected for most
  of the area during the day Friday. Steep seas will continue for
  all areas through Sunday morning. 

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0017.190322T1500Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.190323T0000Z-190324T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
209 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 5 PM Friday to 11 AM PDT
Sunday. 

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to 45 kt.

* Seas: Very steep combined seas of 12 to 15 feet, becoming
  becoming west 11 to 13 feet at 16 seconds late Friday night
  through Sunday morning. 

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will impact all 
  areas beginning Friday morning. Gales are expected primarily 
  beyond 2 NM from shore west of areas between Cape Sebastian 
  and Coos Bay, except from the coast westward at and near Cape 
  Blanco. Steep seas will persist through Sunday morning. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/medford

758 
WHUS76 KMFR 221002
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
302 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019


PZZ370-222330-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0017.000000T0000Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0009.190322T1500Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.190323T0000Z-190324T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
302 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to 45 kt.

* Seas: South wind waves and building long period west swell will
  combine to a steep to very steep 8 to 13 feet this morning. 
  Seas will then build further to a very steep 13 to 17 feet this 
  afternoon through this evening.

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will spread north
  and eastward covering all of the area by late this morning and 
  then will peak this afternoon. Gales are expected for most of 
  the area today. Steep seas will continue for all areas this 
  evening through Sunday morning. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-222330-
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/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0017.190322T1500Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.190323T0000Z-190324T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
302 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to 45 kt.

* Seas: South wind waves and building long period west swell will
  combine to a steep 8 to 10 feet this morning. Seas will then
  build further to a very steep 11 to 15 feet this afternoon
  through this evening. Bar crossings are likely to become
  difficult today through Saturday.

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will impact all
  areas by late this morning. Gales are expected primarily beyond
  2 NM from shore west of areas between Cape Sebastian and Coos 
  Bay, except from the coast westward at and near Cape Blanco. 
  Steep seas will persist through Sunday morning. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.

&&

$$

PZZ376-222330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0017.000000T0000Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0009.190322T1500Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.190323T0000Z-190324T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
302 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to 45 kt.

* Seas: South wind waves and building long period west swell will
  combine to a steep to very steep 9 to 14 feet this morning. Seas
  will then build further to a very steep 12 to 16 feet this 
  afternoon through this evening.

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will affect all
  areas. Gales are expected for most of the area during the day
  today. Steep seas will continue for all areas through Sunday 
  morning. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.

&&

$$

BTL

http://www.weather.gov/medford

249 
WHUS76 KMFR 222146
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
246 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ350-356-370-376-231100-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0017.000000T0000Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.190323T0000Z-190324T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
246 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds: South 30 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to 45 kt.

* Seas: Very steep 11 to 15 foot seas this afternoon through this
  evening. Bar crossings are likely to become difficult today
  through Saturday.

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will impact all
  areas through early evening. Gales are slowly diminishing and
  should end after sunset. Steep seas will persist through Sunday
  morning. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/medford

870 
WHUS76 KMFR 222355
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
455 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ350-356-370-376-231300-
/O.EXP.KMFR.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KMFR.SE.W.0017.000000T0000Z-190323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.190323T0000Z-190324T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
455 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* Winds: South 10 to 15 kt.

* Seas: Very steep 11 to 14 foot seas this afternoon through 
  this evening. Bar crossings are likely to become difficult 
  today through Saturday. 

* Areas affected: Very steep and hazardous seas will impact all
  areas through early evening. Steep seas will persist through 
  Sunday morning. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/medford

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
852 AM PDT Wed Mar 20 2019

.DISCUSSION.., 8 AM observations were showing rain across
southern Siskiyou County, especially near Mt. Shasta City.
Otherwise, radar returns are largely focused in the Siskiyous
along the California and Oregon border. There are some light
returns spread out across southern Oregon as well. That being
said, most of the returns are actually not reaching the ground.
This is because the observed sounding at the Medford Office as
well as several forecast soundings around the area are showing
low to mid level dryness. As a result the virga (or precipitation
that falls, but evaporates before reaching the ground) will work
to moisten the atmosphere through the morning into the afternoon
across most of the area in order for showers to reach the ground.
That being said, showers are likely already reaching the ground in
the higher terrain of the Siskiyous and Cascades. Regardless, any
precipitation will be light today.

Some ensembles are showing the potential for thunder this afternoon,
mainly across the Cascades and areas to the east as others suggest
the Umpqua area to be the winners today; but am not enthusiastic
about the chances quite yet as it appears that we may not have all
of the ingredients necessary. But the fact that some of the clouds
appear to be dissipating (via satellite imagery) makes things
interesting. For now, am not making changes to the forecast; but
will reserve the right to change the forecast if cumulus buildups
(or pre- thunderstorm clouds) start developing. -Schaaf

&&

.MARINE...Updated 800 AM PDT Wednesday, 10 March 2019...
Low pressure currently moving in from the southwest will bring a
slight increase in south wind, as well as more showers today. These
showers are likely to taper off tonight, while light southerly wind
continues. Southerly winds will increase to advisory levels early
Friday and then may reach gale force beyond 10 nautical miles of the
coast during the day Friday. The latest models suggest winds
slightly stronger than our current forecast indicates, with
sustained south winds of 30 to as high as 40 kt possible during the
Gale Watch time period Friday. Building long period west swell
Friday and southerly wind waves are also expected to result in
hazardous seas, likely peaking in 12 to 17 foot range. While winds
will then diminish, elevated long period swell is expected to
continue to bring conditions hazardous to small craft through the
weekend.

It should be noted that a Beach Hazards Statement has been issued
for an increased threat of sneaker waves Thursday afternoon into
Thursday night, due to the expected long period swell. This swell,
when peaking through Saturday, is expected to produce hazardous bar
conditions and higher than normal surf. -BTL/BPN

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 611 AM PDT Wed Mar 20 2019/

SHORT TERM...Upper level troughing stretches from a low center
near the Aleutians into California this morning. One particularly
vigorous shortwave within the system is moving northward through
central California this morning. Locally, there are echoes on
radar that look like precipitation, but the majority of this is
probably still aloft as evidenced by the fact that virtually none
of our obs sites have shown any rain over the last few hours.
Nevertheless, there is band of significant rain south of Redding
and moving north at this hour. Guidance shows that band mostly
affecting Siskiyou and Modoc counties later this morning, but some
of it will certainly creep across the border into Oregon today.
The locations in Oregon that are most likely to see rain today are
those prone to southeast upslope flow like the Cascades/Siskiyous
and east side mountains as well as the Klamath Falls area. While
those are the favored areas today, I wouldn't rule out rain
anywhere in our forecast area. That said, it's not hard to imagine
the Rogue Valley being in a rain shadow today. As a result of all
this, today will be much cooler than yesterday in most areas.

As a portion of the trough closes off and moves through California
tonight and into the Great Basin tomorrow, precipitation becomes
more scattered over our area. However, with deep, moist southeast
flow continuing, rain chances continue almost everywhere through
tomorrow. Those areas prone to southeast upslope will still remain
favored, of course. The next significant wave in the pattern is
expected to bring widespread valley rain, high mountain snow, and
locally breezy winds Friday. The extended forecast remains largely
unchanged, and the discussion from yesterday follows. -Wright

LONG TERM...Saturday through Wednesday, March 23-27, 2019...
Following Friday night's front, an upper trough axis will move
through the CWA Saturday. As the front pushes through the Great
Basin, steadier precipitation across far SE sections in the
morning will end, while most other areas have a brief break post-
front. Showers are expected to re-develop as instability increases
later Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon. There could be
some potent showers out there, especially along and west of the
Cascades, but model thunder parameters are not that impressive at
this time.

Showers should end with the loss of instability Saturday evening,
then short wave ridging builds in overnight Saturday into Sunday.
The air mass doesn't look cold enough to have a large impact on
agriculture, with forecasted low temperatures in the low to mid 30s
for the west side valleys Sunday morning.

With the ridge in place Sunday, overall, dry, mild weather is
expected with highs in the low to mid 60s west of the Cascades and
in the low to mid 50s over the east side. Locally breezy conditions
may develop in the afternoon.

The next front offshore will approach the coast Sunday night, then
move onshore Monday. There should be a period of gusty south to
southeast winds in advance of the front, especially in the typical
locations like the Shasta Valley, southern end of the Rogue Valley
and over the east side. While a period of steadier precipitation
will likely accompany the front, especially along and west of the
Cascades, it doesn't appear to be a big rain-maker at this time.

Broad SW flow aloft will set up Monday night with another
disturbance offshore expected to move into the area Tuesday.
There is a reasonable amount of spread in the guidance with respect
to this system, with some models taking it north into our area, but
others keeping it farther south with most of the heavier
precipitation directed into California. Have gone with a blend of
solutions here, but this still keeps the best precipitation across
our southern and western zones. Either way, we'll maintain an
unsettled weather pattern into mid-next week with temperatures
fairly close to seasonal averages. -Spilde

AVIATION...For the 20/12Z TAFS...
Moderately strong winds above a surface inversion could lead to low
level turbulence in the Klamath Falls area this morning through 18Z.
Otherwise, a wave of low pressure will continue to move through the
area today bringing showers, most numerous in California and,
primarily focused in the Mount Shasta area. While partial mountain
obscurations will occur throughout the day, MVFR valley ceilings are
expected to be almost only for Siskiyou County, lowest in the Mount
Shasta area. This evening through tonight the showers will taper
off. Periodic/brief MVFR is possible for much of the forecast area,
especially for the coast and Umpqua Basin, this evening through
tonight. BTL

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.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Beach Hazards Statement from Thursday afternoon through late
     Thursday night for ORZ021-022.

CA...None.

Pacific Coastal Waters...Gale Watch from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon for
     PZZ370-376.