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Gale Warning 42, NWS Medford, OR

November 17, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Nov 17, 2021, 2:32 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 18, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 17, 2021, 2:32 PM PST (22:32 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 18, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 18, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

178 
WHUS76 KMFR 172232
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
232 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

PZZ350-356-376-181145-
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0033.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0119.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0042.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
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 Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft at 8 seconds expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional
  gusts to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft at 8 seconds expected.

* WHERE...Beyond 4 NM of shore.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-181145-
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0033.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0042.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST 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
392 
WHUS76 KMFR 172241
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
241 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

PZZ350-356-376-181145-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0042.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0119.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0077.211119T0600Z-211120T1200Z/
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 Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft at 8 seconds expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 14 
  ft at 11 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft at 
  13 seconds expected.

* WHERE...For the Gale warning, beyond 4 NM of shore. For the
  Small Craft Advisory all remaining waters. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, all waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 4 AM 
  PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 
  PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-181145-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0042.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0077.211119T0600Z-211120T1200Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 8 seconds expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 
  ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 4 AM 
  PST Saturday.

* 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
463 
WHUS76 KMFR 181023
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
223 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

PZZ350-356-376-182330-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0119.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0042.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0077.211119T0600Z-211120T1200Z/
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 Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
223 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt, and very
  steep wind driven seas of 13 to 16 feet through this evening.
  Very steep west to northwest seas of 12 to 14 feet at 11 seconds
  will continue through Friday night.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...The Gale Warning is in effect from 10 AM this morning to
  10 PM PST this evening, followed by a Hazardous Seas Warning 
  from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-182330-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0042.211118T1800Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0077.211119T0600Z-211120T1200Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
223 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt, and very
  steep wind driven seas of 13 to 16 feet through this evening. 
  Very steep west to northwest seas of 10 to 13 feet at 11 seconds
  will continue through Friday night.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...The Gale Warning is in effect from 10 AM this morning to
  10 PM PST this evening, followed by a Hazardous Seas Warning 
  from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Saturday.

* 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
412 
WHUS76 KMFR 182200
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
200 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-191200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-211119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0077.211119T0600Z-211120T1200Z/
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-
200 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt, and 
  very steep wind driven seas of 13 to 16 feet through this 
  evening. Very steep west to northwest seas of 12 to 14 feet at 
  11 seconds will continue through Friday night.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...The Gale Warning is in effect until 10 PM PST this 
  evening, followed by a Hazardous Seas Warning from 10 PM this 
  evening to 4 AM PST Saturday.

* 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 17, 2:03 AM PSTGale WatchMFR12 hr
Nov 17, 2:00 PM PSTWind AdvisoryMFRKlamath, Lake41 hr
Nov 17, 2:32 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR12 hr
Nov 17, 2:41 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR3 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.