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Gale Warning 6, NWS Medford, OR

January 16, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Jan 16, 2021, 2:23 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 17, 2021, 10:00 AM 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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Issued
Jan 16, 2021, 2:23 PM PST (22:23 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 17, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 18, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

294 
WHUS76 KMFR 162223
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
223 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

PZZ376-171130-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210117T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0004.210117T1800Z-210118T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.210117T1800Z-210118T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0006.210117T1800Z-210118T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
223 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 18 to 21 seconds expected.
  For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at 14
  seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 16 ft at 18 to 21 
  seconds expected.

* WHERE....Advisory for all of the waters this evening. Then, a
  Gale Warning for most of the waters late Sunday morning into
  Monday morning, except advisory in the far outer northern
  portion. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM PST
  Monday. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday
  to 7 AM 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://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-370-171130-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210117T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.210117T1800Z-210118T1500Z/
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-
223 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at
  14 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft at 18 to 21
  seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday
  to 7 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
5 follow-up statements
457 
WHUS76 KMFR 170643
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1043 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

PZZ376-171945-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.210117T0643Z-210117T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0006.210117T1800Z-210118T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.210117T1800Z-210118T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1043 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM PST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO
7 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Small craft advisory level seas of 10 feet at 13 seconds  
  will continue tonight then lower early Sunday morning. North 
  winds of 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt will develop late 
  Sunday morning through early Monday morning with very steep to 
  steep seas of 10 to 15 feet building to 15 to 19 feet Sunday 
  night and Monday morning. 

* WHERE...Advisory for all of the waters into tonight. Then, a 
  Gale Warning for most of the waters late Sunday morning into 
  Monday morning, except advisory in the far outer northern 
  portion. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM PST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM 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://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-370-171945-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.210117T0643Z-210117T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.210117T1800Z-210118T1500Z/
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-
1043 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO
7 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Small craft advisory level seas of 10 feet at 13 seconds
  will continue tonight then lower early Sunday morning. North
  winds of 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt will develop late
  Sunday morning through early Monday morning with steep seas of 9
  to 14 feet building to 14 to 17 feet Sunday night and Monday
  morning. Steep seas will be due to a mix of building, long 
  period west swell and steep wind seas.

* WHERE...All areas. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM PST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
777 
WHUS76 KMFR 171015
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 AM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

PZZ376-172315-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.210117T1800Z-210119T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0006.210117T1800Z-210118T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
215 AM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to 25 kt to gales 35 kt with gusts
  to 40 kt and steep to very steep seas of 10 to 15 feet today.
  Seas building to 15 to 19 feet tonight into Monday morning. 
  Small craft advisory winds and seas persist late Monday morning 
  through Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...Gales for most of the waters into Monday morning, except
  small craft advisory winds and seas in the far northern portion.
  Conditions remain hazardous to small craft into Tuesday morning.  

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 7 AM 
  PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-370-172315-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.210117T1800Z-210119T0600Z/
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-
215 AM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep
  seas of 9 to 14 feet building to 14 to 17 feet Sunday night and
  Monday morning. Steep seas will be due to a mix of long period
  west swell and steep wind waves. Winds ease to 15 to 20 kt and 
  seas gradually lower below 10 feet Monday night. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
673 
WHUS76 KMFR 172211
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
211 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

PZZ376-181115-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210118T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
211 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to 25 kt to gales 35 kt with 
  gusts to 40 kt and steep to very steep seas of 10 to 15 feet 
  today. Seas building to 15 to 19 feet tonight into Monday 
  morning. Small craft advisory winds and seas persist late 
  Monday morning through Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...Gales for most of the waters into Monday morning, 
  except small craft advisory winds and seas in the far northern 
  portion. Conditions remain hazardous to small craft into 
  Tuesday morning.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-370-181115-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T0600Z/
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-
211 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep
  seas of 9 to 14 feet building to 14 to 17 feet tonight and 
  Monday morning. Steep seas will be due to a mix of long period 
  west swell and steep wind waves. Winds ease to 15 to 20 kt and 
  seas gradually lower below 10 feet Monday night.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
962 
WHUS76 KMFR 181005
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

PZZ376-182315-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210118T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
205 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 kt to gales 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt
  expected this morning, easing to 20 to 30 kt. Steep to very
  steep combined seas of 14 to 17 feet. Winds ease to 15 to 20 kt
  and seas gradually lower below 10 feet Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...Gales for most of the waters this morning, except small
  craft advisory winds and seas in the far northern portion. 
  Conditions remain hazardous to small craft into Tuesday morning.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-370-182315-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T0600Z/
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-
205 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep
  combined seas of 13 to 16 feet expected. Winds ease to 15 to 20
  kt and seas gradually lower below 10 feet tonight.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
795 
WHUS76 KMFR 181025 CCA
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Medford OR
225 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

PZZ376-182315-
/O.COR.KMFR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210118T1800Z/
/O.COR.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
225 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 kt to gales 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt
  expected this morning, easing to 20 to 30 kt. Steep to very
  steep combined seas of 14 to 17 feet. Winds ease to 15 to 20 kt
  and seas gradually lower below 10 feet Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...Gales for most of the waters this morning, except small
  craft advisory winds and seas in the far northern portion. 
  Conditions remain hazardous to small craft into Tuesday morning.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-370-182315-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T0600Z/
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-
225 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep
  combined seas of 13 to 16 feet expected. Winds ease to 15 to 20
  kt and seas gradually lower below 10 feet tonight.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
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
Jan 16, 10:52 AM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas44 hr
Jan 16, 2:23 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR60 hr

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Sources

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