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Gale Warning 21, NWS Medford, OR

September 26, 2020

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Sep 26, 2020, 1:54 PM PDT. It took effect at Sep 27, 2020, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 26, 2020, 1:54 PM PDT (20:54 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 27, 2020, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 28, 2020, 2:00 AM PDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

620 
WHUS76 KMFR 262054
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
154 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2020

PZZ376-271200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.200927T0600Z-200928T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0018.200927T1800Z-200928T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0049.200928T0600Z-200928T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0021.200927T1800Z-200928T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
154 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kts, increasing to gales 30 to 40
  kts late Sunday morning. Steep to very steep and hazardous wind
  driven seas of 7 to 9 ft through Sunday morning, building Sunday
  afternoon to 10 to 13 ft. Steep seas continue through Monday 
  morning, but winds ease some Sunday night, becoming northeast 20
  to 30 kts.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ356-271200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.200927T0600Z-200928T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0021.200927T1800Z-200928T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
154 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kts, increasing to gales 30 to 40
  kts late Sunday morning. Steep to very steep and hazardous wind
  driven seas of 7 to 9 ft through Sunday morning, building Sunday
  afternoon to 9 to 11 ft. Steep seas of 6 to 9 ft continue
  through Monday morning, and winds ease some Sunday night 
  becoming northeast 15 to 25 kts.

* WHERE...Initially, areas beyond 5 nm from shore will experience
  conditions hazardous to small craft. Then, gales and very steep
  and hazardous seas will affect areas beyond 5 nm from shore and
  south of Port Orford, with conditions hazardous to small craft
  for all other areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM 
  PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ370-271200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.200927T1800Z-200928T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0049.200928T0600Z-200928T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
154 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM
PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kts through Sunday afternoon,
  increasing Sunday evening to 20 to 30 kts Steep to very steep 
  and hazardous wind driven seas of 7 to 10 ft. 

* WHERE...All areas will be affect by conditions hazardous to
  small craft. Very steep and hazardous warning level seas are
  expected beyond 15 nm from shore and south of Bandon.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Sunday to 11 
  AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Sunday 
  to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossing will become especially 
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

PZZ350-271200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.200927T1800Z-200928T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
154 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kts with steep wind driven seas at 7
  to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossing will become especially 
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

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3 follow-up statements
581 
WHUS76 KMFR 270901
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
201 AM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

PZZ376-272300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-200928T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.200927T1800Z-200928T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0049.200928T0600Z-200928T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
201 AM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to gales 30 to 40 kt. Steep to
  very steep wind driven seas 7 to 9 ft, building to 10 to 13 ft.
  Winds will diminish and become northeast 20 to 30 kts tonight,
  but seas remain very steep at 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ356-272300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-200928T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.200927T1800Z-200928T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
201 AM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to gales 30 to 40 kts. Steep to
  very steep seas of 7 to 9 ft, building to 9 to 11 ft. Winds will
  become northeast and diminish to 15 to 25 kts and seas remain 
  steep at 6 to 9 ft tonight. 
 
* WHERE...Small craft will affect areas beyond 5 nm from shore.
  Late this morning into this evening. Gales and very steep and 
  hazardous seas will affect areas beyond 5 nm from shore and 
  south of Port Orford, with small craft conditions for the rest 
  of the area.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM 
  PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ370-272300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.200927T1800Z-200928T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0049.200928T0600Z-200928T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
201 AM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kts Steep to very steep wind driven
  seas of 7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Small craft conditions will affect all areas, except for
  Hazardous Seas conditions beyond 15 nm from shore and south of 
  Bandon. 

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Sunday to 11 
  AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Sunday 
  to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossing will become especially 
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

PZZ350-272300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.200927T1800Z-200928T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
201 AM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kts with steep wind driven seas at 
  7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossing will become especially 
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
063 
WHUS76 KMFR 272110
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

PZZ356-281015-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200928T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-200929T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.SE.W.0049.200928T0900Z-200928T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to gales 30 to 35 kts gusts to
  40kt. Very steep seas of 10 to 12 ft. Winds will become 
  northeast and diminish to 15 to 25 kts and seas remain steep at 
  6 to 9 ft tonight.

* WHERE...Gales and hazardous seas from Ophir south beyond 5 nm
  from shore. Small craft advisory for all other areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ370-281015-
/O.EXB.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200928T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-200929T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0049.200928T0900Z-200928T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kts and gusts to 40 kts, with steep
  to very steep wind driven seas of 7 to 11 ft. Winds become
  northeast and lower to 20 to 25 kts tonight.

* WHERE...Gales and Hazardous seas from Bandon south beyond 25 nm
  from shore. Small craft advisory for all other areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossing will become especially 
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ376-281015-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200928T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-200929T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0049.200928T0900Z-200928T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to gales 30 to 35 kts, gusts to 45
  kts. Steep to very steep wind driven seas 7 to 9 ft, building 
  to 10 to 14 ft. Winds will diminish and become northeast 20 to 
  30 kts tonight, but seas remain very steep at 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ350-281015-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-200929T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kts, and gusts to 30 kts with steep
  wind driven seas at 7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossing will become especially 
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
843 
WHUS76 KMFR 280407
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
907 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

PZZ356-370-376-281715-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-200929T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200928T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0049.200928T0900Z-200928T1800Z/
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-
907 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North gales 30 to 35 kts with gusts to 40 kt and very
  steep seas of 10 to 12 ft. Winds becoming northeast and
  diminishing to 15 to 25 kts and seas gradually lowering to 6 to
  10 ft on Monday. Northwest swell will peak at 10 to 11 ft at 16
  seconds Monday night. 

* WHERE...Gales and hazardous seas from Ophir south beyond 5 nm 
  from shore. Small craft advisory for all other areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ350-281715-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-200929T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
907 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kts, and gusts to 30 kts with steep
  wind driven seas at 7 to 10 ft tonight. Winds ease Monday and
  seas briefly lower to 5 to 7 feet, but northwest swell will peak
  near 10 feet Monday night.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossing will become especially 
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 26, 1:54 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR45 hr
Sep 26, 2:38 PM PDTRed Flag WarningMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath67 hr
Sep 26, 2:46 PM PDTBeach Hazards StatementMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas59 hr
Sep 26, 3:10 PM PDTHeat AdvisoryMFRCurry, Josephine58 hr

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