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Gale Warning 15, NWS Medford, OR

March 3, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Mar 3, 2021, 3:13 AM PST. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 1:00 AM PST. It was in force for 33 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: Mar 3, 2021, 3:13 AM PST (11:13 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 4, 2021, 1:00 AM PST
Expired: Mar 5, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force: 33 hr
Issued by: NWS Medford, OR

The text

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722 
WHUS76 KMFR 031113
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

PZZ370-032330-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210305T1200Z-210305T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at
  13 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 17
  seconds expected. For the first Gale Warning, south winds 25 to
  35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 23 to 25 ft at 16 seconds
  expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 22 to 27 ft at 17 seconds possible.
  For the second Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 55 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft at 17 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN... For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
  evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. For the first Gale Warning, from 4
  AM to 10 AM PST Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Thursday
  afternoon through late Thursday night. For the second Gale 
  Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities may be significantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and
hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ376-032330-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210305T1200Z-210305T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 10 ft at 13
  seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 17 seconds
  expected. For the first Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt
  with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 24 ft at 17 seconds
  expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 35 to 45 kt with
  gusts up to 60 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft at 17 seconds possible. For
  the second Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up 
  to 50 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft at 17 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
  evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. For the first Gale Warning, from 4
  AM to 10 AM PST Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Thursday
  afternoon through late Thursday night. For the second Gale 
  Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday. 

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities may be significantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and
hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-032330-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210305T1800Z/
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-
313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Steep northwest seas 10 to 12 feet at 14 seconds through
  tonight. South winds and seas will increase to advisory levels
  beginning tonight. Winds will then increase to gales 40 to 45 kt
  with gusts up to 55 kt and very steep and hazardous wind driven
  seas of 16 to 25 feet are expected Thursday into Friday.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM PST Thursday.For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM 
  Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday. 

* 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.

&&

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

4 follow-up statements

891 
WHUS76 KMFR 032210
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

PZZ376-041115-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210304T0900Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0005.210304T2100Z-210305T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt, with gusts up to 55 kt, and very
  steep and hazarodus seas of 20 to 26 ft. 

* WHERE...Storm conditions are expected between 10 and 40 nm from
  shore, with strong gales elsewhere. Very steep and hazardous 
  seas are expected in all areas. 

* WHEN...Winds and seas will begin to build late tonight,
  intensify through Thursday morning, then peak Thursday afternoon
  through Friday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize,
  swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly 
  reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ370-041115-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210304T0900Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0005.210304T2100Z-210305T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt, with gusts up to 55 kt, and very
  steep and hazarodus seas of 24 to 27 ft. 

* WHERE...Storm conditions are expected between 10 and 30 nm from
  shore, with strong gales elsewhere. Very steep and hazardous 
  seas are expected in all areas. 

* WHEN...Winds and seas will begin to build late tonight,
  intensify through Thursday morning, then peak Thursday afternoon
  through Friday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize,
  swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly
  reduced.ficantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-041115-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T0900Z-210305T1800Z/
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-
210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt, with gusts up to 50 kt, and very
  steep and hazarodus seas of 15 to 20 ft. 

* WHERE...Strong gales and very steep and hazardous seas are
  expected in all areas, with storm force gusts possible,
  especially near capes and headlands. 

* WHEN...Winds and seas will begin to build late tonight,
  intensify through Thursday morning, then peak Thursday afternoon
  through Friday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize,
  swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly
  reduced.

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

681 
WHUS76 KMFR 041017
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
217 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

PZZ370-376-042330-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SR.W.0005.210304T2100Z-210305T1800Z/
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-
217 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts 30 to 45 kt this
  morning will increase to 30 to 45 kt, with gusts 40 to 60 kt
  this afternoon through Friday morning. Steep westerly 10 to 15
  foot seas this morning will become very steep and hazardous 
  seas reaching 20 to 27 ft this afternoon through Friday morning.

* WHERE...Storm conditions are expected between 10 and 30 nm 
  from shore, with strong gales elsewhere. Very steep and 
  hazardous seas are expected in all areas.

* WHEN...Winds and seas will continue to build today, peaking this 
  afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize,
  swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly
  reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-042330-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
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-
217 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts 30 to 45 kt this
  morning will increase to 30 to 45 kt with gusts 35 to 55 kt this
  afternoon through Friday morning. Steep westerly 7 to 14 foot
  seas will become very steep this afternoon through Friday
  morning peaking in the 17 to 25 foot.

* WHERE...Strong gales and very steep and hazardous seas are 
  expected in all areas, with storm force gusts possible, 
  especially near capes and headlands.

* WHEN...Winds and seas will continue to build today, peaking 
  this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize, 
  swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly 
  reduced.

* 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.

&&

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

946 
WHUS76 KMFR 042126
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
126 PM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

PZZ370-376-051200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0018.210305T1800Z-210306T0300Z/
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-
126 PM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt, with gusts 40 to 60 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind-driven seas of 20 to 27 ft. 

* WHERE...Storm conditions are expected between 10 and 30 nm 
  from shore, with strong gales elsewhere. Very steep and 
  hazardous seas are expected in all areas.

* WHEN...Winds and seas will peak this afternoon into Friday
  morning. Winds will diminish Friday, but seas will remain very
  steep through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could swamp,
  capsize, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly 
  reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-051200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0018.210305T1800Z-210306T0300Z/
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-
126 PM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 kt with gusts 35 to 55 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind-driven seas of 17 to 25 ft.

* WHERE...Strong gales and very steep and hazardous seas are 
  expected in all areas, with storm force gusts possible, 
  especially near capes and headlands.

* WHEN...Winds and seas will peak this afternoon into Friday
  morning. Winds will diminish Friday, but seas will remain very
  steep through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could swamp, 
  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

562 
WHUS76 KMFR 051012
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
212 AM PST Fri Mar 5 2021

PZZ370-376-052315-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0018.210305T1800Z-210306T0300Z/
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-
212 AM PST Fri Mar 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt, with gusts 40 to 60 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind-driven seas of 20 to 25 ft.

* WHERE...Storm conditions are expected between 10 and 30 nm 
  from shore, with strong gales elsewhere. Very steep and 
  hazardous seas are expected in all areas.

* WHEN...Winds and seas will peak early this morning. Then, winds
  will diminish by late morning, but seas will remain very steep 
  through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-052315-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0018.210305T1800Z-210306T0300Z/
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-
212 AM PST Fri Mar 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 kt with gusts 35 to 55 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind-driven seas of 17 to 23 ft.

* WHERE...Strong gales and very steep and hazardous seas are 
  expected in all areas, with storm force gusts possible, 
  especially near capes and headlands.

* WHEN...Winds and seas will peak early this morning. Then, winds
  will diminish by late morning, but seas will remain very steep 
  through this evening.

* 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
Mar 2, 10:21 PM PST	Beach Hazards Statement	MFR	Coos, Curry, Douglas	9 hr
Mar 3, 3:13 AM PST	Storm Watch	MFR		11 hr
Mar 3, 7:05 AM PST	High Surf Advisory	MFR	Coos, Curry, Douglas	53 hr
Mar 3, 2:10 PM PST	Storm Warning	MFR		44 hr
Mar 3, 2:23 PM PST	High Wind Warning	MFR	Coos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Lake	56 hr
Mar 3, 2:23 PM PST	Wind Advisory	MFR	Jackson, Klamath, Lake	56 hr

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