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Gale Warning 46, NWS Medford, OR

December 25, 2021

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

The text

As transmitted.

380 
WHUS76 KMFR 252235
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
235 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021

PZZ356-261145-
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/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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 25, 3:55 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR5 days
Dec 25, 3:55 AM PSTHazardous Seas WatchMFR11 hr
Dec 25, 2:35 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR46 hr

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Sources

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