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Gale Warning 13, NWS Medford, OR

February 19, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Feb 19, 2021, 7:59 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 19, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 6 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
Feb 19, 2021, 7:59 PM PST (03:59 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 19, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 20, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

852 
WHUS76 KMFR 200359
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
759 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

PZZ376-201700-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0013.210220T0600Z-210220T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0016.210220T1200Z-210220T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0025.210220T2100Z-210222T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
759 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST TONIGHT UNTIL 4 AM PST 
SATURDAY... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM PST 
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 4
PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt this evening, quickly becoming
  northwest and increasing to gales 30 to 40 kt tonight. Very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas of 14 to 17 ft. Winds ease
  Saturday morning to 20 to 30 kt, and seas remain very steep and
  hazardous at 14 to 17 ft. Seas gradually lower to 12 to 14 ft
  Saturday afternoon and winds ease to 10 to 15 kt. 

* WHERE...All areas, though the strongest winds are expected
  beyond 20 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM PST
  Saturday. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Saturday. For the
  first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Saturday. For the
  next Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-201700-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0013.210220T0600Z-210220T1200Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
759 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST TONIGHT UNTIL 4 AM PST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds of 10 to 20 kt this evening, quickly becoming
  northwest and increasing to gales of 25 to 35 kt. Very steep and
  hazardous wind driven seas of 12 to 16 ft. Winds ease Saturday
  morning to 20 to 30 kt, and seas remain very steep and hazardous
  at 11 to 15 ft. Seas gradually lower to 10 to 13 ft Saturday 
  afternoon and winds ease to 10 to 15 kt. 

* WHERE...All areas, though the strongest winds are expected
  beyond 25 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Saturday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-201700-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
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-
759 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with steep wind driven seas 10 to
  14 ft. Winds ease late Saturday morning, but seas remain steep,
  gradually diminishing down to 9 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
1 follow-up statement
096 
WHUS76 KMFR 201014
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
214 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

PZZ376-210000-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0016.210220T1200Z-210220T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0025.210220T1800Z-210222T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
214 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest to gales 30 to 40. Very steep and hazardous
  wind driven seas of 14 to 17 ft. Winds will diminish this
  morning to 20 to 30 kt, but seas remain at 14 to 17 ft. Seas 
  gradually lower to 12 to 14 ft this afternoon and winds ease to 
  10 to 15 kt.

* WHERE...All areas, though the strongest winds are expected 
  beyond 20 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this morning.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning.
  For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 10 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-210000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210222T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
214 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest gales of 25 to 35 kt. Very steep and hazardous
  wind driven seas of 12 to 16 ft. Winds ease this morning to 20
  to 30 kt, but seas remain very steep and hazardous at 11 to 15
  ft. Seas gradually lower to 10 to 13 ft this afternoon and 
  winds ease to 10 to 15 kt.

* WHERE...All areas, though the strongest winds are expected 
  beyond 25 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-210000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210222T0600Z/
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-
214 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with steep wind driven seas
  10 to 14 ft. Winds ease late this morning, but seas remain 
  steep, gradually diminishing down to 9 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 19, 4:51 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningMFR114 min
Feb 19, 7:01 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningMFR44 min

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Sources

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