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Gale Warning 33, NWS Medford, OR

September 12, 2021

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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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

The text

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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
3 follow-up statements
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 12, 2:09 AM PDTGale WatchMFR12 hr
Sep 12, 10:42 AM PDTFire Weather WatchMFRCurry, Jackson, Josephine3 hr
Sep 12, 1:56 PM PDTRed Flag WarningMFRCurry, Jackson, Josephine41 hr
Sep 12, 1:59 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR3 days

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