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Gale Warning 30, NWS Medford, OR

August 22, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Aug 22, 2021, 2:41 AM PDT. It took effect at Aug 23, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Aug 22, 2021, 2:41 AM PDT (09:41 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 23, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Aug 23, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

996 
WHUS76 KMFR 220941
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
241 AM PDT Sun Aug 22 2021

PZZ356-376-222300-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-210824T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0050.210822T1800Z-210823T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0030.210823T1800Z-210824T0600Z/
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-
241 AM PDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Steep seas south of Port Orford this morning. Then,
  steep seas all areas late this morning through Monday morning
  except for very steep seas south of Gold Beach from 3 to 40 nm
  from shore. Then, steep seas all areas Monday afternoon and 
  evening except for gales south of Port Orford beyond 3 nm from 
  shore.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM this morning 
  to 11 AM PDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 11 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM 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://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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-222300-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0081.210822T1800Z-210824T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  wind driven seas 5 to 7 ft late this morning through Monday 
  morning. Then, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 ft during Monday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...All areas south of Reedsport.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM 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
3 follow-up statements
294 
WHUS76 KMFR 222019
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
119 PM PDT Sun Aug 22 2021

PZZ356-376-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-210824T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210823T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0030.210823T1800Z-210824T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0019.210824T0600Z-210824T1800Z/
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-
119 PM PDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and wind-driven seas 8 to 11 ft. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep, wind-driven seas 7 to 10 ft. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and wind-driven seas 7 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...The Gales and Hazardous Seas Warning will be from Port
  Orford south between 2 and 30 NM, and with the steepest seas and
  strongest winds from Pistol River south between 2 and 60 NM. 
  The Hazardous Seas Watch is for the same area. Small Craft 
  Advisory conditions are expected for all other areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Tuesday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210824T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
119 PM PDT Sun Aug 22 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  wind-driven seas 5 to 7 ft late this morning through Monday
  morning. Then, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  and wind-driven seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas south of Reedsport.

* WHEN...Until 11 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
542 
WHUS76 KMFR 230948
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 23 2021

PZZ356-376-232300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210823T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-210824T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0030.210823T1800Z-210824T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.A.0019.210824T0600Z-210824T1800Z/
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-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and wind-driven seas 8 to 11 ft. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep, wind-driven seas 7 to 10 ft. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and wind-driven seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...The Gales and Hazardous Seas Warning will be from Port 
  Orford south between 2 and 30 NM, and with the steepest seas 
  and strongest winds from Pistol River south between 2 and 60 
  NM. The Hazardous Seas Watch is for the same area. Small Craft 
  Advisory conditions are expected for all other areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Tuesday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-232300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210824T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  wind-driven seas 5 to 7 ft through this morning. Then, north 
  winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and wind-driven seas 6 
  to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas south of Reedsport.

* WHEN...Until 11 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
070 
WHUS76 KMFR 232006
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
106 PM PDT Mon Aug 23 2021

PZZ356-376-241430-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-210825T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210824T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0019.210824T0600Z-210824T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0051.210824T0600Z-210824T1500Z/
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-
106 PM PDT Mon Aug 23 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and wind-driven seas 7 to 11 ft. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous wind-driven seas 8 to 10
  ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds.

* WHERE...The Gale Warning will be from Port Orford south between
  2 and 30 NM, and with the steepest seas and strongest winds from
  Pistol River south between 2 and 60 NM. The Hazardous Seas
  Warning is from Pistol River south between 5 and 60 NM. Small
  Craft Advisory conditions are expected for all other areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-241430-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210824T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
106 PM PDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  steep wind-driven seas 5 to 7 ft through this morning. Then, 
  north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and wind-driven 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas south of Reedsport.

* WHEN...Until 8 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 22, 2:41 AM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR32 hr
Aug 22, 1:19 PM PDTHazardous Seas WatchMFR24 hr

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