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Gale Warning 38, NWS Medford, OR

October 25, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Oct 25, 2021, 1:53 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 5:00 AM 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: Oct 25, 2021, 1:53 PM PDT (20:53 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 26, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired: Oct 26, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
In force: 9 hr
Issued by: NWS Medford, OR

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436 
WHUS76 KMFR 252053
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
153 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

PZZ356-376-261000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0066.000000T0000Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0038.211026T1200Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0110.211026T2100Z-211029T0000Z/
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-
153 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with very steep and
  hazardous west swell dominated seas of 20 to 25 ft at 15 seconds
  through tonight. Winds become south, increasing to gales 25 to
  35 kt early Tuesday morning with seas of 15 to 19 ft at 14
  seconds through Tuesday afternoon. Winds diminish to 10 to 20 kt
  and seas subside, but remain steep at 10 to 13 ft late Tuesday
  into Thursday.

* WHERE...All areas. Gales are expected from Gold Beach northward
  and within 30 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday 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...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-261000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0067.000000T0000Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0038.211026T1200Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0110.211026T2100Z-211029T0000Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
153 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with very steep and
  hazardous west swell dominated seas of 20 to 25 ft at 15 seconds
  through tonight. Winds become south, increasing to gales 30 to
  40 kt early Tuesday morning with seas of 15 to 19 ft at 14
  seconds through Tuesday afternoon. Winds diminish to 10 to 20 kt
  and seas subside, but remain steep at 10 to 13 ft late Tuesday
  into Thursday.

* WHERE...All areas. Gales are expected within 40 nm from shore. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday 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...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-261000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0067.000000T0000Z-211026T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0038.211026T1200Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0110.211026T2100Z-211029T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
153 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with very steep and
  hazardous west swell dominated seas of 20 to 25 ft at 15 seconds
  through tonight. Winds become south, increasing to gales 30 to
  40 kt early Tuesday morning with seas of 15 to 19 ft at 14 
  seconds through Tuesday afternoon. Winds diminish to 10 to 20 kt
  and seas subside, but remain steep at 10 to 13 ft late Tuesday 
  into Thursday.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday 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...

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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1 follow-up statement

218 
WHUS76 KMFR 261031
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
331 AM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

PZZ356-376-262345-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0066.000000T0000Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0038.211026T1200Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0110.211026T2100Z-211029T0000Z/
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-
331 AM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING AND GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT 
UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly gales 25 to 35 kt early this morning with seas
  of 15 to 19 ft at 14 seconds through this afternoon. Winds
  diminish to 10 to 20 kt and seas subside, but remain steep at 10
  to 13 ft later tonight into Thursday.

* WHERE...All areas. Gales are expected from Gold Beach 
  northward and within 30 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday 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...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-262345-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0067.000000T0000Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0038.211026T1200Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0110.211026T2100Z-211029T0000Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
331 AM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING AND GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT 
UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT... Southerly gales 30 to 40 kt early this morning with seas
  of 15 to 19 ft at 14 seconds through this afternoon. Winds
  diminish to 10 to 20 kt and seas subside, but remain steep at 10
  to 13 ft later tonight into Thursday.

* WHERE...All areas. Gales are expected within 40 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday 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...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-262345-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0067.000000T0000Z-211026T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0038.211026T1200Z-211026T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0110.211026T2100Z-211029T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
331 AM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly gales 30 to 40 kt early this morning with seas
  of 15 to 19 ft at 14 seconds through this afternoon. Winds
  diminish to 10 to 20 kt and seas subside, but remain steep at 10
  to 13 ft later tonight into Thursday.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday 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...

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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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Oct 25, 1:53 PM PDT	Small Craft Advisory	MFR		5 days

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