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Gale Warning 41, NWS Medford, OR

November 14, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Nov 14, 2021, 3:30 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 15, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Nov 14, 2021, 3:30 PM PST (23:30 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 15, 2021, 2:52 PM PST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

230 
WHUS76 KMFR 142330
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
330 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

PZZ356-151230-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0117.211115T1200Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SE.A.0029.211115T1800Z-211116T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
330 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and mixed-seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 
  seconds. Otherwise, very steep and hazardous mixed-seas 10 to 
  12 ft at 10 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-151230-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0117.211115T1200Z-211115T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0032.211115T1800Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0041.211115T1800Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0029.211115T1800Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0118.211116T0600Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0075.211116T0000Z-211116T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
330 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft at 10 seconds expected. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 
  12 to 15 ft at 10 seconds expected. For the first Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 12 ft at 10 seconds expected. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM PST Monday. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM to 10 PM PST Monday. For
  the 1st Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Monday. 
  For the 2nd Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Monday to 4 AM PST 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ376-151230-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0117.211115T1200Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0029.211115T1800Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0075.211116T0000Z-211116T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
330 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 11 to 14 ft at 10 seconds expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...Hazardous seas over the western half of the zone from 4
  PM PST Monday through 10 PM PST Monday. Otherwise Small Craft
  conditions.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM to 10 PM PST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Monday to 4 AM 
  PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially 
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
2 follow-up statements
470 
WHUS76 KMFR 150953
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
153 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

PZZ350-370-152300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0117.211115T1200Z-211115T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0041.211115T1800Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0075.211116T0000Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0118.211116T0600Z-211117T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
153 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft at 10 seconds. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15
  ft at 10 seconds. For the first Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft at
  10 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 12 ft
  at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM 
  PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM 
  this afternoon to 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ376-152300-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0117.211115T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0075.211116T0000Z-211116T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
153 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep seas 11 to 14
  ft at 10 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft at 10 
  seconds.

* WHERE...Hazardous seas beyond 25 NM. Otherwise Small Craft 
  conditions.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially 
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

PZZ356-152300-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0117.211115T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
153 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and mixed-seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 
  seconds. Otherwise, very steep and hazardous mixed-seas 10 to 
  12 ft at 10 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* 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
866 
WHUS76 KMFR 152252
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
252 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

PZZ370-161200-
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0075.211115T2252Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0118.211116T0600Z-211117T2100Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
252 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 11 to 14 ft at 10 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11
  ft at 10 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas. 

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially 
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

PZZ350-161200-
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0075.211115T2252Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0118.211116T0600Z-211117T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
252 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 10 to 13 ft at 10 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11
  ft at 10 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially 
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

PZZ356-161200-
/O.EXB.KMFR.SE.W.0075.211115T2252Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211117T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
252 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 11 to 12 ft at 10 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 
  ft at 10 to 11 seconds.

* WHERE...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north of Port Orford.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, all other areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially 
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

PZZ376-161200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0075.211115T2252Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211117T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0030.211116T2100Z-211117T2100Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
252 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 11 to 12 ft at 10 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11
  ft at 11 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
  hazardous seas 10 to 12 ft at 10 seconds possible.

* WHERE...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north of Gold Beach. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, all other areas. For the Hazardous
  Seas Watch, all areas. 

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Tuesday 
  afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially 
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 14, 1:50 AM PSTGale WatchMFR14 hr
Nov 14, 1:50 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR3 days
Nov 14, 1:50 AM PSTHazardous Seas WatchMFR14 hr
Nov 14, 2:55 AM PSTWind AdvisoryMFRLake46 hr
Nov 14, 3:30 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR70 hr
Nov 14, 3:30 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR31 hr

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