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Gale Warning 39, NWS Medford, OR

November 3, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Nov 3, 2021, 2:33 AM PDT. It took effect at Nov 3, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Nov 3, 2021, 2:33 AM PDT (09:33 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 3, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Nov 4, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

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292 
WHUS76 KMFR 030933
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
233 AM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

PZZ350-356-032245-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211103T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0030.211103T2100Z-211105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0039.211103T2100Z-211105T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.211105T0000Z-211106T0000Z/
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-
233 AM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds around 20 kt and steep wind driven seas of 8
  to 10 feet through this morning. South gales of 35 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 50 kt and very steep wind driven seas of 16 to 19 
  feet are expected late this afternoon through Thursday. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 2 PM PDT this 
  afternoon, followed by a Gale Warning from 2 PM this afternoon 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-376-032245-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0111.000000T0000Z-211103T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0030.211103T2100Z-211105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0039.211103T2100Z-211105T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.211105T0000Z-211106T0000Z/
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-
233 AM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt and steep wind driven seas of 10
  to 11 feet through this morning. South gales of 35 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 50 kt and very steep wind driven seas of 17 to 20
  feet are expected late this afternoon through Thursday. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 2 PM PDT this 
  afternoon, followed by a Gale Warning from 2 PM this afternoon 
  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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
3 follow-up statements
341 
WHUS76 KMFR 032033
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
133 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

PZZ350-356-041100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211103T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0039.211103T2100Z-211105T0000Z/
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-
133 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...


* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  15 to 20 ft at 14 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Now through to 5 PM PDT Thursday. Seas will likely remain
  steep afterward.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-376-041100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SC.Y.0111.000000T0000Z-211103T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0039.211103T2100Z-211105T0000Z/
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-
133 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 ft at 14 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Now through 5 PM PDT Thursday. Seas will likely remain
  steep afterward.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
427 
WHUS76 KMFR 040402
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
902 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-041715-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211104T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0071.211104T1800Z-211105T1500Z/
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-
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-
902 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft at 9 seconds. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 20
  ft at 13 seconds Thursday afternoon becoming 10 to 14 ft at 9
  seconds Friday morning.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM Thursday to 8 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
196 
WHUS76 KMFR 040908
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
208 AM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-042215-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211104T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0071.211104T1800Z-211105T1500Z/
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-
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-
208 AM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  very steep wind-driven seas 16 to 21 ft. Very steep and
  hazardous seas 15 to 20 ft at 13 seconds continue through this
  evening becoming 10 to 14 ft at 9 seconds Friday morning.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...The Gale Warning is in effect until 11 AM PDT Thursday,
  followed by a Hazardous Seas Warning until 8 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

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