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Gale Watch 13, NWS Medford, OR
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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2:30 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 57 hr | |
| Mar 22, 9:05 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 8 hr | |
| Mar 22, 2:44 PM PDT | Gale Warning | MFR | 36 hr |
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