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Gale Warning 23, NWS Medford, OR

May 13, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at May 13, 2021, 2:52 PM PDT. It took effect at May 14, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 40 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 13, 2021, 2:52 PM PDT (21:52 UTC)
In effect from
May 14, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 16, 2021, 2:55 AM PDT
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

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045 
WHUS76 KMFR 132152
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
252 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

PZZ356-376-141100-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0034.000000T0000Z-210514T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0017.210514T1800Z-210516T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0023.210514T1800Z-210516T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
252 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 7 to 9 ft at 10 seconds. For the Gale Warning, 
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 
  12 ft at 17 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 
  12 ft at 17 seconds.

* WHERE...Generally beyond 5 nm from shore south of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-141100-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
252 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and steep, 
  wind-driven seas 6 to 9 ft. Winds may briefly lower to 15 to 
  25 kt and seas to 5 to 7 ft late Thursday night and Friday 
  morning. Winds then increase to 20 to 30 kt with occasional 
  gusts to 35 kt with steep wind-driven seas 6 to 10 feet Friday 
  afternoon through Saturday night.

* WHERE...All areas. The steepest seas will occur south of 
  Bandon beyond 12 nm from shore.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
5 follow-up statements
104 
WHUS76 KMFR 141021
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
321 AM PDT Fri May 14 2021

PZZ356-376-142330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0023.210514T1800Z-210516T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
321 AM PDT Fri May 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 
  ft.

* WHERE...Generally beyond 5 nm from shore from Cape Blanco to Pt.
  St. George for the Gale Warning, and within 5 nm of shore for
  the Small Craft Advisory.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM 
  PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT 
  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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-142330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
321 AM PDT Fri May 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep, 
  wind-driven seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas. The steepest seas will occur south of 
  Bandon beyond 12 nm from shore.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
577 
WHUS76 KMFR 142046
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
146 PM PDT Fri May 14 2021

PZZ356-376-151000-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
146 PM PDT Fri May 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas of 9 to 12 ft. Winds ease
  Saturday night into Sunday to 20 to 30 kt, but seas remain very
  steep through Sunday. 

* WHERE...All areas. The steepest seas and strongest winds are
  expected beyond 2 nm from shore. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-151000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
146 PM PDT Fri May 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  wind driven seas 7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
539 
WHUS76 KMFR 150939
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
239 AM PDT Sat May 15 2021

PZZ356-376-152245-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210517T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0035.210516T1200Z-210517T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PDT Sat May 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Hazardous Seas 
  Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 ft. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Gales beyond 2 nm from shore through tonight with a
  Small Craft Advisory elsewhere. Then, Hazardous Seas Warning
  south of Gold Beach beyond 2 nm from shore Sunday through 
  Sunday evening with a Small Craft Advisory elsewhere.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Sunday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-152245-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210517T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PDT Sat May 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
  wind driven seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
595 
WHUS76 KMFR 152104
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
204 PM PDT Sat May 15 2021

PZZ356-376-161400-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210517T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0035.210516T1200Z-210517T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
204 PM PDT Sat May 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM
PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep wind driven seas 10 to 14 ft. Winds ease late tonight to
  20 to 30 kt, but seas remain very steep and hazardous at 9 to 11
  ft through Sunday evening. 

* WHERE...Gales and very steep and hazardous seas are expected
  beyond 2 nm from shore through tonight. Very steep and hazardous
  seas will continue south of Gold Beach and beyond 2 nm from 
  shore Sunday through Sunday evening, with conditions hazardous 
  to small craft expected elsewhere.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Sunday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-161400-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210517T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
204 PM PDT Sat May 15 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep wind driven seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
204 
WHUS76 KMFR 160955
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
255 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

PZZ356-376-162300-
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0035.210516T0955Z-210517T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210517T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
255 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, and steep
  to very steep wind driven seas 7 to 11 ft. Winds and seas ease
  late tonight, but seas remain steep and hazardous into early
  Monday morning.

* WHERE...Very steep and hazardous seas, and the strongest winds 
  will continue south of Gold Beach and beyond 2 nm from shore 
  through this evening, with conditions hazardous to small craft 
  elsewhere. Small Craft Advisory conditions will then affect all 
  of the waters late tonight into early Monday morning.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-162300-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210517T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
255 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  wind driven seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 13, 2:22 PM PDTRed Flag WarningMFRKlamath, Lake30 hr

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