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Gale Warning 28, NWS Medford, OR

August 7, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Aug 7, 2021, 1:12 PM PDT. It took effect at Aug 8, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. 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
Aug 7, 2021, 1:12 PM PDT (20:12 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 8, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 9, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

050 
WHUS76 KMFR 072012
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
112 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

PZZ356-376-080915-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-210809T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0047.210808T2100Z-210809T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0028.210808T2100Z-210809T1200Z/
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-
112 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...THE HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A GALE WARNING
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts  
  to 40 kt and very steep wind-driven seas 7 to 10 ft expected. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and steep wind-driven seas 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...The gales and very steep seas will be south of Nesika 
  Beach Beyond 5 NM from shore. The small craft advisory will 
  continue elsewhere.

* WHEN...The Small Craft advisory will remain in effect through at
  least 5 AM Monday. Winds will continue to increase and reach
  Gales Sunday afternoon. The Gale Warning is in effect from 2 PM
  Sunday through 5 AM 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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-080915-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.210808T2100Z-210809T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
112 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO
5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts to 35 kt and steep wind-driven seas 6 to 8 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Beyond 3 NM of shore.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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
4 follow-up statements
780 
WHUS76 KMFR 080934
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
234 AM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

PZZ356-376-082245-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-210810T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0028.210808T2100Z-210810T1200Z/
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-
234 AM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 40 kt and very steep wind-driven seas 8 to 12 ft expected.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with
  occasional gusts up to 35 kt and steep wind-driven seas 6 to 8 
  ft.

* WHERE...The gales and very steep seas will be south of Nesika 
  Beach Beyond 5 NM from shore. The small craft advisory will 
  continue elsewhere.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. 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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-082245-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.210808T2100Z-210810T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
234 AM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts to 30 kt and steep wind-driven seas 5 to 7 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...All waters.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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
143 
WHUS76 KMFR 082109
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
209 PM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

PZZ356-376-091015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-210810T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210810T1200Z/
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-
209 PM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...All areas. The strongest winds are expected between 5
  and 30 nm from shore south of Port Orford. Very steep and 
  hazardous seas expected across all areas south of Port Orford.

* WHEN...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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-091015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-210810T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
209 PM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  wind driven seas 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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
700 
WHUS76 KMFR 090916
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
216 AM PDT Mon Aug 9 2021

PZZ356-376-092230-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210810T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-210810T1200Z/
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-
216 AM PDT Mon Aug 9 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and very 
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...All areas. The strongest winds are expected between 5 
  and 30 nm from shore south of Port Orford. Very steep and 
  hazardous seas expected across all areas south of Port Orford.

* WHEN...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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-092230-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-210810T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
216 AM PDT Mon Aug 9 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  steep wind driven seas 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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
448 
WHUS76 KMFR 092036
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
136 PM PDT Mon Aug 9 2021

PZZ356-376-100945-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210810T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-210811T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0048.210810T0600Z-210811T0600Z/
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-
136 PM PDT Mon Aug 9 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas of 8 to 12 ft at 7 to 8
  seconds. Winds ease to 25 to 30 kt late tonight into Tuesday.
  Seas remain very steep and hazardous through Tuesday evening,
  subsiding to 7 to 9 ft late Tuesday night.

* WHERE...Gales and very steep and hazardous seas are expected
  beyond 2 nm from shore and south of Port Orford. All other areas
  can expect conditions hazardous to small craft.

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

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-100945-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-210811T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
136 PM PDT Mon Aug 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  wind driven seas 6 to 8 ft at 8 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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
Aug 7, 2:23 AM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR11 hr
Aug 7, 1:23 PM PDTExcessive Heat WatchMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath46 hr

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Sources

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