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Gale Warning 36, NWS Medford, OR

October 20, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Oct 20, 2021, 3:05 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 20, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 20, 2021, 3:05 PM PDT (22:05 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 20, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 21, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

807 
WHUS76 KMFR 202205
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
305 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

PZZ370-376-211500-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211021T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0027.211021T0600Z-211022T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0036.211021T0600Z-211022T0000Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
305 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 11 to 15 ft at a dominant period of 10 seconds. For the
  Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
  seas 12 to 17 ft at a dominant period of 14 seconds expected. 
 
* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM 
  PDT Thursday.

* 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...

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or 
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires 
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended
that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor 
prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-211500-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211021T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0027.211021T1500Z-211022T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0036.211021T1500Z-211022T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
305 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 10 to 14 ft at a dominant period of 13 seconds. For the
  Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
  seas 10 to as high as 17 ft at a dominant period of 14 seconds
  expected.
 
* WHERE...All areas. The most hazardous conditions during the Gale
  Warning period will be near Cape Blanco westward. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 8 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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...

A Hazardous Seas Warning means very steep and hazardous sea
conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should
remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial
vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in
port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or 
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires 
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended
that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor 
prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$
BTL
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2 follow-up statements
601 
WHUS76 KMFR 211022
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
322 AM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

PZZ350-356-212330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0062.000000T0000Z-211021T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0036.211021T1500Z-211022T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0063.211022T0000Z-211022T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
322 AM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft at 9 seconds. For the Gale Warning,
  south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 
  17 ft. For the second Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 14 to 19 ft with a dominant west swell at 14 
  seconds mixed with a fresh southerly swell.

* WHERE...All of the inner waters.

* WHEN...For the first Hazardous Seas Warning, until 8 AM PDT this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM
  PDT this afternoon. For the second Hazardous Seas Warning, from
  5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-376-212330-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0063.211022T0000Z-211022T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
322 AM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 20
  ft with a dominant west swell at 15 seconds mixed with a fresh
  southerly swell.

* WHERE...All of the outer waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 
  AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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612 
WHUS76 KMFR 212224
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
324 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

PZZ350-356-221400-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0063.211022T0000Z-211022T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0028.211023T1200Z-211023T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
324 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  40 to as high as 50 kt and seas 10 to 17 ft at a dominant period
  of 13 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 11 to 15 ft at a dominant period of 12 seconds.
  For the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and seas 10 to 14 ft at a dominant period of 14 seconds
  likely.

* WHERE...All areas for the warnings. The most hazardous
  conditions during the warnings will be near Cape Blanco
  westward. The Gale Watch is for areas about 2 NM west of Cape
  Blanco westward.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-376-221400-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0063.211022T0000Z-211022T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0028.211023T1200Z-211023T2100Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
324 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  40 to as high as 50 kt and seas 12 to 19 ft at a dominant period
  of 13 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 14 to 19 ft at a dominant period of 15 seconds.
  For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt and seas 11 to 15 ft at 13 seconds likely.

* WHERE...All areas for the warnings. For the Gale Watch, areas
  north of the latitude of Gold Beach. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 AM PDT Friday. For the 
  Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
BTL
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 19, 8:21 PM PDTGale WatchMFR19 hr
Oct 19, 8:21 PM PDTHazardous Seas WatchMFR13 hr
Oct 19, 8:21 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR36 hr
Oct 20, 3:30 AM PDTHigh Wind WatchMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas11 hr
Oct 20, 3:30 AM PDTWind AdvisoryMFRJackson, Klamath, Lake53 hr
Oct 20, 2:14 PM PDTHigh Wind WarningMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas27 hr

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Sources

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