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Gale Watch 13, NWS Medford, OR

March 22, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale watch at Mar 22, 2021, 2:30 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Mar 22, 2021, 2:30 AM PDT (09:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2021, 2:44 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

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135 
WHUS76 KMFR 220930
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
230 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ356-376-222230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
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-
230 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
   11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
   EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 11 seconds possible.

* WHERE...The Gale Watch affects areas from Port Orford south
  beyond 4 NM of the coast. From 11 PM PDT this evening until 11 
  AM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will affect areas from 
  Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the coast. From 11 AM PDT 
  Tuesday until 11 PM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will 
  affect all areas beyond 4 NM of the coast not included in the 
  Gale Watch. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through Tuesday evening.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-222230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
230 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
   TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM
  offshore, and beyond 5 NM offshore near Cape Blanco. 
  
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
2 follow-up statements
600 
WHUS76 KMFR 221605
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ376-230515-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0038.210322T1605Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 10 ft at 
  11 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 11 
  seconds expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft at 11 seconds 
  possible.

* WHERE...The Gale Watch affects areas from Port Orford south
  beyond 4 NM of the coast. Through 5 PM PDT this afternoon, the 
  Small Craft Advisory will affect area beyond 15 nm from shore 
  north of Cape Sebastian. From 11 PM PDT this evening until 11 AM
  PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will affect areas from 
  Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the coast. From 11 AM PDT 
  Tuesday until 11 PM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will 
  affect all areas beyond 4 NM of the coast not included in the 
  Gale Watch. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM 
  PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through Tuesday evening.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-230515-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0038.210322T1605Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 ft at 
  11 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 
  15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 
  seconds expected.

* WHERE... Through 5pm PDT this afternoon, the Small Craft
  Advisory will affect area beyond 10 nm from shore from Cape
  Blanco northward. From 11 AM PDT until 11 PM PDT Tuesday, the
  Small Craft Advisory will affect areas from From Cape Arago to
  near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM offshore, and beyond 5 NM from
  shore south of Bandon. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM 
  PDT Tuesday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ356-230515-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 11 seconds possible.

* WHERE...The Gale Watch affects areas from Port Orford south 
  beyond 4 NM of the coast. From 11 PM PDT this evening until 11 
  AM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will affect areas 
  from Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the coast. From 11 AM PDT 
  Tuesday until 11 PM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will 
  affect all areas beyond 4 NM of the coast not included in the 
  Gale Watch.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through Tuesday evening.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-230515-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM 
  offshore, and beyond 5 NM offshore near Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
368 
WHUS76 KMFR 222144
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ376-231045-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210325T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0018.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas of 8 to 10 ft at
  11 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas of 8 to 10 feet. For
  the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 10 to 13 ft at 11 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...For the first Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM PDT this
  afternoon, mainly beyond 15 nm from shore north of Cape
  Sebastian. For the second Small Craft Advisory, beginning at 11
  PM PDT this evening, from Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the
  coast, spreading northward to all areas late Tuesday morning.
  For the Gale Warning, areas beyond 4 NM from shore and south of
  Port Orford.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this
  evening to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM
  Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-231045-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210325T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0018.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds
  expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory, beginning at 11 PM PDT 
  this evening, from Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the coast, 
  spreading northward to all areas late Tuesday morning. For the 
  Gale Warning, areas beyond 4 NM from shore and south of Port 
  Orford.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to
  11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Tuesday 
  to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. 

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-231045-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 
  11 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds
  expected.

* WHERE...Through 5 PM PDT this afternoon, the Small Craft 
  Advisory will affect area beyond 10 nm from shore from Cape 
  Blanco northward. From 11 AM PDT until 5 AM PDT Wednesday, the 
  Small Craft Advisory will affect areas from From Cape Arago to 
  near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM offshore, and beyond 5 NM from 
  shore south of Bandon.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM 
  Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ350-231045-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM 
  offshore, and beyond 5 NM offshore near Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
Mar 22, 2:30 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR57 hr
Mar 22, 9:05 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR8 hr
Mar 22, 2:44 PM PDTGale WarningMFR36 hr

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