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Gale Warning 44, NWS Medford, OR

December 17, 2021

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$

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/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
3 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 17, 9:31 PM PSTHazardous Seas WatchMFR17 hr
Dec 18, 2:34 PM PSTGale WarningMFR55 hr
Dec 18, 2:34 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR55 hr

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Sources

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