Alert archive / Oregon / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 10, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Jan 31, 2021, 8:00 PM PST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2021, 8:00 PM PST (04:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2021, 8:00 AM PST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
The text
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931 WHUS76 KMFR 010400 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 800 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 PZZ370-011700- /O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0019.210201T2100Z-210202T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210202T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0011.210201T1200Z-210201T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMFR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210201T1200Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 800 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt this evening, diminishing overnight. Very steep wind driven seas of 15 to 18 feet tonight, becoming west 10 to 12 feet at 13 seconds by Monday afternoon. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...Gales will peak this evening, then diminish overnight. Very steep seas will continue through tonight, then gradually diminish through 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. && $$ PZZ376-011700- /O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0019.210201T2100Z-210202T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210202T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0011.210201T1200Z-210201T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210201T1200Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 800 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt this evening, diminishing overnight. Very steep wind driven seas of 15 to 18 feet tonight, becoming west 10 to 12 feet at 13 seconds by Monday afternoon. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...Gales will peak this evening, then diminish overnight. Very steep seas will continue through tonight, then gradually diminish through Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ350-356-011700- /O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0010.210201T0400Z-210201T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210202T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0011.210201T1200Z-210201T2100Z/ 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- 800 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt this evening, diminishing overnight. Very steep wind driven seas of 12 to 15 feet tonight, becoming west 10 to 11 feet at 13 seconds by Monday afternoon. * WHERE...Gales and very steep and hazardous seas are expected for all waters beyond 2 nm from shore and near capes and headlands. All other areas can expect small craft advisory conditions. * WHEN...Gales will peak this evening, then diminish overnight. Very steep seas will continue through tonight, then gradually diminish through 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
1 follow-up statement
518 WHUS76 KMFR 011123 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 323 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021 PZZ350-356-020030- /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210201T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210202T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0011.210201T1600Z-210202T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 323 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, diminishing this morning. Very steep wind driven seas of 12 to 17 feet, becoming west 11 to 13 feet at 13 seconds by this afternoon. * WHERE...All locations between Florence and Cape Blanco within 10 nm from shore. Lower winds and seas within 2 to 3 nm from shore. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PST this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ370-376-020030- /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210201T1600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0011.210201T1600Z-210202T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0019.210202T0100Z-210202T1500Z/ 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- 323 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, diminishing this morning. Very steep wind driven seas of 15 to 18 feet, becoming west 11 to 13 feet at 13 seconds by Monday afternoon. * WHERE...All locations between Florence and Cape Blanco beyond 10 nm from shore. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PST this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 8:00 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 58 hr | |
| Jan 31, 8:00 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 19 hr | |
| Feb 1, 9:32 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine | 18 hr |
| Feb 1, 9:49 AM PST | River Flood Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 22 hr |
| Feb 1, 2:31 PM PST | Gale Watch | MFR | 12 hr | |
| Feb 1, 3:09 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 44 hr |
| Feb 1, 9:32 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | MFR | Siskiyou | 18 hr |
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