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Gale Warning 46, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Dec 25, 2021, 2:35 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 25, 2021, 8:00 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 25, 2021, 2:35 PM PST (22:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 25, 2021, 8:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2021, 8:00 PM PST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
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380 WHUS76 KMFR 252235 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 235 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 PZZ356-261145- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-211226T0400Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0035.211226T1000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0085.211226T0400Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0046.211226T0400Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0137.211227T0400Z-211228T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 235 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM PST SUNDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 13 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 13 ft at 13 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds expected. * WHERE...Small Craft Advisory conditions for all areas. Gale Warning from Port Orford northward. Hazardous Seas Warning south of Port Orford. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning and Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM PST Sunday. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday 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. && $$ PZZ376-261145- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-211226T0400Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0035.211226T1000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0085.211226T0400Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0046.211226T0400Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0137.211227T0400Z-211228T0000Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 235 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM PST SUNDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft at 13 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 ft at 13 seconds expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft at 13 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft at 11 seconds expected. * WHERE...Small Craft Advisory conditions for all areas. Gale Warning from Port Orford northward. Hazardous Seas Warning south of Port Orford. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM PST Sunday. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ370-261145- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-211226T0400Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0035.211226T1000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0046.211226T0400Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0137.211227T0400Z-211228T0000Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 235 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 21 ft at 13 seconds expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 15 ft at 13 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft at 11 seconds expected. * WHERE...All of the area. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM PST Sunday. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday 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. && $$ PZZ350-261145- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-211226T0400Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0035.211226T1000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0046.211226T0400Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0137.211227T0400Z-211228T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- 235 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 19 ft at 13 seconds expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 13 ft at 13 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds expected. * WHERE...All of the area. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM PST Sunday. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
2 follow-up statements
591 WHUS76 KMFR 261045 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 245 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 PZZ356-376-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0085.000000T0000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0137.211227T0400Z-211228T0000Z/ 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- 245 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory this evening, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 16 ft at 10seconds expected. * WHERE... Gale Warning from Port Orford northward. Hazardous Seas Warning south of Port Orford. Small Craft Advisory conditions for all areas. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0137.211227T0400Z-211228T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 245 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft at 11 seconds expected. * WHERE...For the Gale Warning, all areas north of Cape Blanco. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
993 WHUS76 KMFR 262217 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 217 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 PZZ350-370-271130- /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KMFR.SE.W.0085.211227T0400Z-211227T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0137.211227T2100Z-211228T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 217 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT..Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep 17 to 20 ft seas at 13 seconds are expected through this evening, becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with very steep seas of 14 to 17 feet tonight and Monday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest 15 to 20 kt and steep seas 10 to 13 ft at 11 seconds expected. * WHERE...All areas will be affected by gales and very steep seas into this evening. Very steep seas will continue to affect all areas late this evening through Monday morning, becoming steep seas Monday afternoon and evening. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 10 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. && $$ PZZ356-271130- /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0085.000000T0000Z-211227T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0137.211227T0400Z-211228T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 217 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT..Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep 17 to 20 ft seas at 13 seconds are expected through this evening, becoming northwest 20 to 25 kt with very steep seas of 13 to 16 feet tonight and Monday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, steep seas 10 to 12 ft at 11 seconds expected Monday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Gales and very steep seas from Port Orford northward into this evening with very steep, hazardous seas elsewhere. Very steep, hazardous seas will continue to affect most the waters late this evening through Monday morning, except for steep, small craft advisory seas within 5 nm of shore south of Gold Beach. Steep seas, all areas Monday afternoon and evening. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 1 PM PST Monday. For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ376-271130- /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0085.000000T0000Z-211227T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211227T0400Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0137.211227T2100Z-211228T0600Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 217 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory this evening, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 16 ft at 10seconds expected. * WHERE... Gale Warning from Port Orford northward. Hazardous Seas Warning south of Port Orford. Small Craft Advisory conditions for all areas. * WHAT..Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep 17 to 20 ft seas at 13 seconds are expected through this evening, becoming northwest 20 to 30 kt with very steep seas of 14 to 17 feet tonight and Monday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, steep seas 11 to 14 ft at 11 seconds expected Monday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Gales and very steep seas from Port Orford northward into this evening with very steep, hazardous seas elsewhere. Very steep, hazardous seas will continue to affect all the waters late this evening through Monday morning, becoming steep seas Monday afternoon and evening. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 1 PM PST Monday. For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 10 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 3:55 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 5 days | |
| Dec 25, 3:55 AM PST | Hazardous Seas Watch | MFR | 11 hr | |
| Dec 25, 2:35 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 46 hr |
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