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Gale Warning 44, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Dec 17, 2021, 9:31 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2021, 9:31 PM PST (05:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 18, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 18, 2021, 8:02 PM PST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
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585 WHUS76 KMFR 180531 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 931 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021 PZZ350-370-181900- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0131.211218T0900Z-211219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0044.211218T1800Z-211219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0033.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.A.0036.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 931 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...Small Craft Advisory for all of the area into Saturday morning, then near shore and in the far outer portion through Saturday evening. Gale Warning from 5 nm to 40 nm from shore late Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Hazardous Seas Watch late Saturday evening through Sunday, except a Gale Watch south of Bandon. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from late Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ356-376-181900- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0131.211218T0900Z-211219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0033.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.A.0036.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 931 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft possible. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Small Craft Advisory through Saturday morning north of Gold Beach and also in the outer portion south of Gold Beach. Small Craft Advisory for all the area Saturday afternoon and evening. Gale Watch late Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon, except a Hazardous Seas Watch near shore south of Port Orford. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from late Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
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906 WHUS76 KMFR 180927 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 127 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021 PZZ350-370-182230- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-211219T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0044.211218T1800Z-211219T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0036.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.A.0033.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 127 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt later this morning with very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 10 ft expected. Gales may continue tonight into Sunday, and seas are likely to build to 11 to 16 ft late Sunday afternoon. * WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small craft through this evening. Gales are expected from 5 nm to 40 nm from shore late this morning through this evening. Warning level seas are possible across all areas tonight into Sunday with Gales possible south of Cape Arago. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch and Hazardous Seas Watch , from this evening through Sunday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ356-376-182230- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-211219T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0036.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.A.0033.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 127 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt with very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Conditions hazardous to small craft are expected generally north of Gold Beach and for most areas beyond 10 nm from shore through this morning. Then all areas will experience conditions hazardous to small craft through this evening with. Gales and very steep and hazardous seas are possible across all areas late this evening into Sunday afternoon. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
110 WHUS76 KMFR 182234 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 234 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021 PZZ350-370-190700- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-211219T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211219T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0036.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0081.211219T1800Z-211220T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0045.211219T1800Z-211220T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0033.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 234 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning this evening, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt with seas 9 to 12 ft at 12 seconds. For the second Gale Warning and Hazardous Seas Warning Sunday, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds expected. * WHERE...For the first Gale Warning this evening, areas north of Cape Blanco and beyond 10 nm from shore. Small craft conditions will cover all other areas. For the second Gale Warning, areas south of Coos Bay and beyond 10 nm from shore. Hazardous seas will cover all other areas between Florence and Pt. St. George. Steepest seas will occur in the outer waters. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. * 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. && $$ PZZ356-376-190700- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-211219T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0036.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0033.211219T0600Z-211220T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0081.211219T1800Z-211220T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0045.211219T1800Z-211220T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 234 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning Sunday, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft at 12 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 15 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory tonight, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 12 ft at 10 seconds. * WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory tonight, all areas between Pt. St. George and Cape Blanco. For the Gale Warning locations beyond 5 nm from shore and between Cape Blanco and Pt. St. George. For the Hazardous seas warning, all areas between Florence and Pt. St. George. Steepest seas will occur in the outer waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning and Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
834 WHUS76 KMFR 190402 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 802 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021 PZZ350-370-191715- /O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211219T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0045.211219T0402Z-211220T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-211219T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0081.211219T1800Z-211220T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 802 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep to very steep, short period seas of 8 to 12 feet through Sunday morning, except for a period of north 20 kt winds developing tonight across the northwest portion of the waters. Then, south gales 30 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and very steep, short period seas of 10 to 16 feet will develop late Sunday morning through Sunday night. These conditions may persist into Monday morning. * WHERE...Gales will affect the waters between 2 to 50 nm from shore and near capes this evening into tonight with small craft advisory conditions elsewhere. Gales will continue for areas south of Reedsport tonight into Sunday morning with small craft advisory elsewhere. Beginning late Sunday morning, very steep hazardous seas will develop across all the waters with gale force winds will continue beyond 2 nm from shore and near capes from Reedsport south. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. * 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. && $$ PZZ356-376-191715- /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0045.211219T0402Z-211220T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-211219T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0081.211219T1800Z-211220T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 802 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep to very steep, short period seas of 8 to 12 feet through Sunday morning. South gales 30 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and very steep, short period seas of 10 to 16 feet will develop late Sunday morning through Sunday night. These conditions may persist into Monday morning. * WHERE...Gales will affect the waters between 2 to 30 nm from shore and near capes from Gold Beach to Cape Blanco this evening into tonight with small craft advisory conditions elsewhere. Gales will expand late tonight and Sunday morning across areas form Cape Sebastian to Cape Blanco and beyond 10 nm from shore south of Cape Sebastian with small craft advisory for other areas. These gales will persist into Sunday night while very steep hazardous seas affect all the waters late Sunday morning through Sunday night. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 9:31 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Watch | MFR | 17 hr | |
| Dec 18, 2:34 PM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 55 hr | |
| Dec 18, 2:34 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 55 hr |
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