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Gale Warning 33, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Sep 12, 2021, 1:59 PM PDT. It took effect at Sep 13, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2021, 1:59 PM PDT (20:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 13, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Sep 13, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
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924 WHUS76 KMFR 122059 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 159 PM PDT Sun Sep 12 2021 PZZ356-376-131000- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-210915T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0053.210912T2100Z-210913T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0024.210913T1200Z-210914T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0033.210913T2100Z-210914T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0054.210914T1200Z-210915T1800Z/ 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- 159 PM PDT Sun Sep 12 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT..North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep to very steep hazardous seas 7 to 11 ft due to a mix so west swell and wind seas are expected through Monday morning. Winds and seas will increase Monday afternoon through Monday night become north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and steep to very steep seas of 8 to 13 feet. Tuesday, conditions lower slightly to north winds 20 to 30 kt and steep to very steep seas of 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Very steep, hazardous seas will affect the waters from Gold Beach southward beyond 3 nm from shore and closer to shore near capes through Monday morning then increasing to gales along with very steep, hazardous seas Monday afternoon through Monday night. Very steep, hazardous seas will linger Tuesday through Wednesday morning for these areas. Elsewhere, expect conditions hazardous to small craft. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 AM Tuesday to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. 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 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-131000- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0087.210912T2100Z-210915T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 159 PM PDT Sun Sep 12 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with steep hazardous seas of 9 to 10 feet due to a mix of west swell at 12 seconds and wind seas into tonight. Swell will gradually lower late tonight. Then, on Monday winds will increase to 15 to 25 kt with steep, short period seas of 6 to 7 feet. These conditions will continue into Tuesday and Wednesday. * WHERE...All areas through this evening, then areas south of Cape Arago beyond 10 nm from shore as well as within 10 nm of shore near Cape Blanco tonight and Monday morning. Small craft advisory level conditions will expand and affect all areas Monday afternoon through Monday night, then areas beyond 3 nm from shore and closer near shore at Cape Blanco Tuesday through Wednesday morning. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
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502 WHUS76 KMFR 130905 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 205 AM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 PZZ356-376-132215- /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210913T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-210915T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0033.210913T2100Z-210914T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0054.210914T0600Z-210915T1800Z/ 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- 205 AM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT..North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep to very steep hazardous seas 7 to 11 ft due to a mix of west swell and wind seas through this morning. North winds increase this afternoon to 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and steep to very steep wind driven seas build to 8 to 13 feet. Winds ease some Tuesday to 20 to 30 kt, but steep to very steep seas of 7 to 11 ft continue. * WHERE...Gales and very steep and hazardous warning level seas are expected from Gold Beach southward and beyond 2 to 3 nm from shore. All other areas will experience conditions hazardous to small craft. * WHEN...For the first Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. For the next Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. 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 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-132215- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-210915T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 205 AM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep wind driven seas 6 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Initially, areas south of Coos Bay and beyond 10 nm from shore, except closer to shore near Cape Blanco, will experience conditions hazardous to small craft. Hazardous conditions will affect all areas this afternoon into Wednesday morning. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
520 WHUS76 KMFR 132103 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 203 PM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 PZZ356-376-141015- /O.EXP.KMFR.SE.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210913T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-210916T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210914T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0054.210914T0600Z-210916T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0025.210916T0000Z-210916T1200Z/ 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- 203 PM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 ft at 10 seconds. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft at 10 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft at 10 seconds. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 9 seconds possible. * WHERE...For the Gale Warning, from Gold Beach south beyond 5 nm of the coast. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from Gold Beach south and beyond 8 to 15 nm of the coast. Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected over the remainder of the area, except within 3 nm of the coast from Cape Blanco to Nesika Beach after 11 PM PDT tonight. The Gale Watch covers areas beyond 5 to 20 nm offshore south of Port Orford * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-141015- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-210916T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 203 PM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep wind driven seas 5 to 8 ft. The strongest winds and steepest seas will occur this afternoon and evening and again Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...All areas through this evening. After this evening through Wednesday afternoon, generally beyond 5 nm of the coast, but closer in near the capes. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
106 WHUS76 KMFR 140553 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1053 PM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 PZZ356-376-141200- /O.EXP.KMFR.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210914T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-210916T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0054.210914T0600Z-210916T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0025.210916T0000Z-210916T1200Z/ 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- 1053 PM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 9 seconds possible. * WHERE...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from Gold Beach south and beyond 8 nm of the coast. Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected over the remainder of the area, except within 3 nm of the coast from Cape Blanco to Nesika Beach after 11 PM PDT tonight. The Gale Watch covers areas beyond 5 to 20 nm offshore south of Port Orford. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-141200- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-210916T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 1053 PM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep wind driven seas 5 to 8 ft. The strongest winds and steepest seas will occur this afternoon and evening and again Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...All areas through this evening. After this evening through Wednesday afternoon, generally beyond 5 nm of the coast, but closer in near the capes. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2:09 AM PDT | Gale Watch | MFR | 12 hr | |
| Sep 12, 10:42 AM PDT | Fire Weather Watch | MFR | Curry, Jackson, Josephine | 3 hr |
| Sep 12, 1:56 PM PDT | Red Flag Warning | MFR | Curry, Jackson, Josephine | 41 hr |
| Sep 12, 1:59 PM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 3 days |
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