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Gale Warning 43, NWS Medford, OR

December 9, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Dec 9, 2021, 2:19 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 2:19 AM PST (10:19 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 11, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

999 
WHUS76 KMFR 091019
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
219 AM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-092330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0034.211211T0600Z-211212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0043.211211T0600Z-211212T0000Z/
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-
219 AM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, steep seas 8 to 10 feet
  early this morning, due to combined 9 second and 14 second
  northwest swells, building to 9 to 12 feet at 13 seconds late
  this morning into this afternoon. Steep seas will continue into
  Friday. For the Gale Warning, south winds increasing to gales 30
  to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt Friday night and Saturday with 
  very steep, short period seas of 10 to 18 ft.

* WHERE...Steep seas hazardous to small craft will affect all
  areas through Friday. The Gale Watch is for all areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Friday to 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

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5 follow-up statements
743 
WHUS76 KMFR 092205
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 PM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-101115-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0043.211211T0600Z-211212T0000Z/
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-
205 PM PST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, steep seas 9 to 12 feet at
  13 seconds through Friday. For the Gale Warning, south winds 
  increasing to gales 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt Friday night
  and Saturday with very steep, short period seas of 10 to 18 ft.

* WHERE...Steep seas hazardous to small craft will affect all 
  areas through Friday. The Gale Watch is for all areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Friday to 4 PM 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
846 
WHUS76 KMFR 101005
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-110000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0043.211211T0600Z-211212T0000Z/
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-
205 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, steep seas 9 to 12 feet at
  13 seconds through Friday. For the Gale Warning, south winds
  increasing to gales 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very 
  steep, short period seas of 10 to 18 ft.

* WHERE...All areas for the Small Craft Advisory and Gale Warming. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Friday to 4 PM 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
292 
WHUS76 KMFR 102215
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

PZZ350-356-376-111115-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0043.211211T0600Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0079.211212T0000Z-211213T1800Z/
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-
215 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds expected. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 
  14 to 19 ft at 16 seconds expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-111115-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-211211T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0043.211211T0600Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0079.211211T1800Z-211213T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds expected. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 
  15 to 19 ft at 16 seconds expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 10 to 11 ft at 12 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

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

* 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
127 
WHUS76 KMFR 111010
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
210 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

PZZ370-120015-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0079.211211T1800Z-211214T0000Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
210 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds expected. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 19
  ft at 16 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM 
  PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-376-120015-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0079.211212T0000Z-211214T0000Z/
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-
210 AM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds expected. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 19
  ft at 16 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 
  PM PST Monday.

* 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
013 
WHUS76 KMFR 112205
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

PZZ350-121115-
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0079.211211T2205Z-211214T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
205 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 19 ft at 16 seconds
  expected, with southwest winds 20 to 25 kt. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-376-121115-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-211212T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0079.211211T2205Z-211214T0000Z/
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-
205 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and very
  steep wind-driven seas 16 to 20 ft expected. Seas becoming very
  steep at 15 to 18 ft at 16 seconds tonight.

* WHERE...All areas.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. Bar 
  crossings will become especially treacherous.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-121115-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0079.000000T0000Z-211214T0000Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 19 ft at 16 seconds
  expected, with southwest winds 20 to 25 kt. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 9, 2:17 PM PSTHigh Wind WatchMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Lake14 hr
Dec 9, 3:10 PM PSTWinter Storm WatchMFRDouglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake38 hr

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Sources

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