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Gale Watch 19, NWS Medford, OR

June 14, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale watch at Jun 14, 2021, 3:15 AM PDT. It took effect at Jun 17, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Jun 14, 2021, 3:15 AM PDT (10:15 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 17, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jun 16, 2021, 2:52 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

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112 
WHUS76 KMFR 141015
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
315 AM PDT Mon Jun 14 2021

PZZ376-142300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210617T0000Z-210618T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
315 AM PDT Mon Jun 14 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts 35 to as high as 50 kt
  and steep to very steep northerly wind seas 7 to 14 ft likely.

* WHERE...Areas between 10 and 60 NM from the coast from Port
  Orford southward.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Warning level conditions will probably
  continue in this same area through the weekend. Warning level
  conditions also will probably expand to areas inside of 10NM 
  from the coast south of Cape Blanco late Thursday or Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
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6 follow-up statements
975 
WHUS76 KMFR 142122
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
222 PM PDT Mon Jun 14 2021

PZZ356-151100-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1200Z-210617T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210617T0000Z-210618T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
222 PM PDT Mon Jun 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.

* WHERE...Small craft conditions are expected mainly beyond 5nm
  from shore. The Gale watch is for areas mainly 5 nm from shore
  south of Gold Beach.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions
  will probably continue in this same area through the weekend. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ376-151100-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1200Z-210617T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210617T0000Z-210618T2100Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
222 PM PDT Mon Jun 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible.

* WHERE...Areas between 20 and 50 nm from shore south of Cape
  Blanco.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION... Advisory and Warning level conditions
  will probably continue in this same area through the weekend. 
 

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
747 
WHUS76 KMFR 150930
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
230 AM PDT Tue Jun 15 2021

PZZ356-376-152230-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1200Z-210617T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210617T0000Z-210618T2100Z/
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 Tue Jun 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
   WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
   FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt expected along with steep seas. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  possible along with very steep seas.

* WHERE...Small craft conditions are expected mainly beyond 5nm
  from shore. The Gale watch is for areas beyond 5 nm from shore
  south of Gold Beach and beyond 10 to 20 nm of the coast from
  Cape Blanco to Gold Beach.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions 
  will probably continue in this same area through the weekend.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
341 
WHUS76 KMFR 152132
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
232 PM PDT Tue Jun 15 2021

PZZ356-376-161100-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1200Z-210619T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0039.210617T0000Z-210618T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210618T0000Z-210619T0000Z/
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-
232 PM PDT Tue Jun 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM
PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM
PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very
  steep and hazardous seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds expected. For
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 44 kt 
  possible.

* WHERE...Small craft conditions are expected mainly beyond 5 nm
  from shore until Wednesday morning. Wednesday afternoon through Friday
  afternoon, all areas, except for Hazardous Seas Warning 
  conditions between 5 and 40 nm from shore south of Pistol River 
  Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon, and the Gale watch
  south of Port Orford, and beyond 5 nm of the coast south of 
  Pistol River Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. 

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM Wednesday to 
  5 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM 
  Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from 
  Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions 
  will probably continue in this same area through the weekend.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-161100-
/O.EXB.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1800Z-210619T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PDT Tue Jun 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected 
  along with steep seas. 

* WHERE...Wednesday afternoon, Bandon south and between 3 and 30
  nm from shore, except near the coast at Cape Blanco. Wednesday
  evening through Thursday afternoon, south of Charleston and
  beyond 5 nm from shore, except near the coast at Cape Blanco. 
  Thursday evening through Friday afternoon, all areas mainly 
  beyond 5 nm from shore, except near the coast south of Coos Bay.
 
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions 
  will probably continue in this same area through the weekend.

* 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.

&&

$$

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924 
WHUS76 KMFR 160426
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
926 PM PDT Tue Jun 15 2021

PZZ356-161400-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1200Z-210620T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0039.210617T0000Z-210618T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210618T0000Z-210620T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
926 PM PDT Tue Jun 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY
TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very
  steep and hazardous seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds expected. For
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and seas 6 to to 14 feet likely.

* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected beyond 5 NM
  from the coast Wednesday morning, expanding to the coast during
  the afternoon into the evening. Wednesday evening through
  Thursday afternoon the advisory level conditions will cover all
  areas except sheltered areas near the coast. Hazardous Seas
  Warning conditions will cover areas between 5 and 25 NM
  southwest of Cape Ferrelo from Wednesday evening onward. The
  Gale Watch is mainly for areas beyond 5NM of the coast from 
  Thursday evening through Saturday night.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM
  PDT Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM Wednesday
  to 5 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions
  will probably continue in similar areas from Thursday evening 
  through the weekend.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ376-161400-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1200Z-210618T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0039.210617T0000Z-210618T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210618T0000Z-210620T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
926 PM PDT Tue Jun 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM
PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY
TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very
  steep and hazardous seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds expected. For
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt
  and seas 10 to as high as 15 feet likely.

* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected over all
  except the far northwestern portion of the area during the day
  Wednesday. Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon the
  advisory level conditions will cover all areas and Hazardous
  Seas Warning conditions will cover areas between 5 and 25 NM
  southwest of Cape Ferrelo. The Gale Watch is for all of the area
  from Thursday evening through Saturday night.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM Wednesday to 
  5 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM 
  Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from 
  Thursday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions 
  will probably continue in this same area through the weekend.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-161400-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1800Z-210620T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
926 PM PDT Tue Jun 15 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected 
  along with steep 6 to 10 foot seas.

* WHERE...In the vicinity of Cape Blanco and from Bandon south
  between 3 and 30 nm from shore Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday
  evening through Thursday afternoon, south of Charleston and
  beyond 5 nm from shore, except near the coast at Cape Blanco.
  Thursday evening through Saturday night, all areas mainly 
  beyond 5 nm from shore, except near the coast south of Coos Bay.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions 
  will probably continue in this same area through the weekend.

* 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.

&&

$$
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693 
WHUS76 KMFR 160930
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
230 AM PDT Wed Jun 16 2021

PZZ356-162230-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1200Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0039.210617T0000Z-210618T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0025.210617T0000Z-210618T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0015.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
230 AM PDT Wed Jun 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT
   THURSDAY... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH 
   SUNDAY EVENING... 
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY 
   EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 8 to 9 seconds expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
  to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 to 9 seconds expected. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 8 to
  10 seconds possible. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep
  and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft at 8 to 10 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Gales and Hazardous seas will remain beyond 5 nm
  offshore with Small Craft Advisory conditions closer in.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  Sunday evening. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions 
  will probably continue in similar areas from Thursday evening 
  through the weekend.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ376-162230-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1200Z-210618T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0039.210617T0000Z-210618T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0025.210617T0000Z-210618T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0015.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
230 AM PDT Wed Jun 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT
   THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
   SUNDAY EVENING...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
   EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 8 to 9 seconds expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
  to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 to 9 seconds expected. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 8 to
  10 seconds possible. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep
  and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft at 8 to 10 seconds possible.

* WHERE...The Gale Warning will be from Gold Beach south with
  Small Craft Advisory conditions elsewhere, the Gale Watch is for
  areas south of Port Orford with a Hazardous Seas Watch in effect
  for the remainder of the area.  

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  Sunday evening. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions 
  will probably continue in this same area through the weekend.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-162230-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.210616T1800Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0015.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
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 Wed Jun 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
   11 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
   SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft at 8 to 9 seconds
  expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous
  seas 8 to 10 ft at 8 to 10 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Initially the Small Craft Advisory will affect areas
  from Reedsport south beyond 2 nm of the coast, but closer in
  near the capes. Advisory conditions will develop over the entire
  area tonight. The Hazardous Seas Watch will cover areas south of
  Cape Arago and beyond 10 nm of the coast, but closer in near
  Cape Blanco. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning 
  to 11 PM PDT Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from 
  Thursday evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Advisory and Warning level conditions 
  will probably continue in this same area through the weekend.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
873 
WHUS76 KMFR 162152
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
252 PM PDT Wed Jun 16 2021

PZZ356-171100-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0040.210617T0000Z-210617T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0025.210617T2100Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0041.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0015.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
252 PM PDT Wed Jun 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 PM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the first Hazardous Seas 
  Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For 
  the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  expected. For the second Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...All areas for the small craft, except for hazardous seas
  warning conditions beyond 5 nm from shore south of Pistol River
  this evening into early Thursday afternoon, and gales south of
  Gold Beach, and beyond 5 nm from shore Thursday afternoon into
  Thursday evening. Thursday night through Sunday afternoon, 
  gales and hazardous seas warning conditions beyond 5 nm from 
  shore, with small craft conditions elsewhere. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 11 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Thursday 
  to 11 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM 
  PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ376-171100-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-210618T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0040.210617T0000Z-210617T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0025.210617T2100Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0019.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0041.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0015.210618T0600Z-210621T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
252 PM PDT Wed Jun 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 PM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the first Hazardous Seas
  Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  expected. For the second Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft expected. 

* WHERE...Small craft conditions will affect all areas, except for
  the first hazardous seas warning conditions south of Pistol
  River, and between 10 and 50 nm from shore this evening into
  early Thursday afternoon, and gales south of Gold Beach later
  Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Thursday night through
  Sunday afternoon, gales will affect areas south of Port Orford 
  with the second hazardous seas warning conditions elsewhere.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 11 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Thursday 
  to 11 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM 
  PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
252 PM PDT Wed Jun 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 PM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning,
  very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 ft expected.
 
* WHERE...Small craft conditions will affect areas south of Bandon
  and between 5 nm and 50 nm from shore into early Thursday
  afternoon. Thursday afternoon into Sunday afternoon, hazardous
  seas warning conditions will affect areas south of Bandon and
  between 8 and 60 nm from shore with small craft conditions
  elsewhere.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 
  11 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM 
  PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially 
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale watch went out at Jun 13, 9:04 PM PDT, 6 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 13, 9:04 PM PDT, 6 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
904 PM PDT Sun Jun 13 2021

.UPDATE...rain and rain showers have spread inland to the the
Cascades foothills, but by far the bulk of the rain has fallen at
the coast and the coastal ranges. The coast and coastal ranges
south of Cape Blanco have received around three inches of rain
with some locations a little inland at higher elevations getting
more than four inches. The highest rainfall amount over the past
24 hours has been at Red Mound RAWS, a little north and east of
Brookings, which has reported 7.11 inches of rain in the past 24
hours. Very little lightning has occured with the showers inland
with only one strike in Siskiyou county. The front will finally
move inland overnight into Monday morning before finally
weakening. Current forecast looks on track and will not update
this evening. Sven

&&

.AVIATION...For the 14/00Z TAF Cycle...A slow moving front will
result in IFR and LIFR ceilings through at least this evening,
possibly through tonight along and at the coast.

The front will be slow to move inland and this will result in VFR
conditions over MFR through the evening.  However, RBG will likely
see lower MVFR ceilings under the heavier rainfall as the front
edges eastward. In addition, the probability of thunderstorms is
around 20 percent over the central high Cascades this evening. The
storm potential quickly drops towards 0 later this evening.

East of the Cascades, VFR ceilings will persist as this cold front
moves eastward.  There will still be some gusty winds at terminals
east of the Cascades.  However, once the sun sets, most of these
gusty winds should lower by 5 to 10 mph.

By the end of the TAF period Monday, the cold front will finally
move through the region and most areas should see plenty of fair
weather cumulus.

-Smith

&&

.MARINE...Updated 800 PM PDT Sunday, 13 June 2021...Other than
periods of moderate to heavy rain into early this evening.
Relatively calm conditions are expected through Tuesday with light
to moderate winds and low sea heights.

There's strong evidence for a strong thermal trough to develop along
the south coast by mid week resulting in at least high end small
craft conditions, with gales possible mainly south of Cape Blanco.
However it's possible most of the waters will have small craft
conditions. This pattern could persist until next weekend.

-Petrucelli/Smith

.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 259 PM PDT Sun Jun 13 2021/

DISCUSSION...Rain in the western third of our area! But none at
the medford airport, just gusty winds. This is a similar theme for
all areas not receiving rain. While we are excited for those
along the coast who are receiving rain, we inland are waiting
patiently for it to push further inland where the fuels could use
it. And the chance still exists, especially where storms are
expected along the cascade foothills/cascade crest this
afternoon/evening. Have nothing further to add from this morning's
discussion on thunderstorms.

Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible on Monday
afternoon/evening along the Cascade crest. Instability will be less
than today, so confidence is not high, but the chance is not great.
Like today, if a thunderstorm does build it will be accompanied by
strong winds and possible heavy rains with PWs between 0.5"-0.75".
Again though, high shear values bring concern that these storms, in
a less unstable environment, will just be toppled over by the
strong upper level winds. We will monitor the storms ability to
withstand the strong winds today and adjust this portion of the
forecast accordingly. Gusty winds will also be present along the
east side of the Cascades even with thunderstorms being absent.

The upper trough offshore will finally kick across the PacNW
Tuesday. There could still be some showers across our northern
zones, along the coast, high terrain of Douglas County, and the
Cascades from Crater Lake north. But overall, the air mass will dry
out. We do expect some breezy winds along with lower afternoon
humidity. No thunderstorms are expected.

High pressure then builds in Tuesday night and a warming and drying
trend kicks off. This pattern will also feature sunny days and clear
nights. Inland west side valley temperatures are likely to top out
at least in the mid 90s Thu/Fri. On Friday some records in N.
California could fall. We are currently forecasting record tying
temperatures at Mt. Shasta City (old record of 98F set in 1985) with
a probability of 59% of occuring. There is also 71% chance to break
the record at Alturas of 97 degrees F set in 1985, and our current
forecast value is 99 degrees F.

The mean solution within the ensembles is for the ridge to stay
intact, retrograding slightly further over the eastern pacific, and
begin amplifying. This would keep us in some weak, dry NW flow.
There is a 13% chance that a trough is able migrate into the PNW,
though it would likely be dry given it is coming over an
amplifying ridge.
-Miles

AVIATION...For the 13/18Z TAF Cycle...A slow moving front will
result in IFR and LIFR ceilings through at least this evening,
possibly through tonight along and at the coast.

The front will be slow to move inland and this will result in VFR
conditions lasting through this afternoon at Roseburg and Medford.
However areas west of these locations, especially northwest Douglas
and western Josephine County could encounter MVFR ceilings with
terrain partly obscured towards 0z. MVFR ceilings are expected north
of the Umpqua Divide, including Roseburg later this evening and
tonight. Medford should remain VFR, but the higher terrain could end
up partly obscured after 5-6z. Gusty winds are expected at Medford
mainly between 20 and 3z.

East of the Cascades, the main concern will be gusty winds,
including Klamth Falls with wind gusts having a chance to reach 35
kts. However confidence was not high enough to include it in the
TAF. The other concern is isolated thunderstorms with localized
gusty winds and heavy rainfall, and CIG/VIS reductions to MVFR to
LIFR this afternoon into this evening along and near the Cascades,
generally east of Medford and Roseburg eastward to areas west of
Klamath Falls. -Petrucelli

MARINE...Updated 200 PM PDT Sunday, 13 June 2021...Other than
periods of moderate to heavy rain into early this evening.
Relatively calm conditions are expected through Tuesday with light
to moderate winds and low sea heights.

There's strong evidence for a strong thermal trough to develop along
the south coast by mid week resulting in at least high end small
craft conditions, with gales possible mainly south of Cape Blanco.
However it's possible most of the waters will have small craft
conditions. This pattern could persist until next weekend.
-Petrucelli

FIRE WEATHER...Updated 130 PM PDT Sunday, 13 June 2021...An
atmospheric river continues to provide soaking rainfall along the
coast and just inland this afternoon. Meanwhile, sunny, dry warm
weather will continue east of the Cascades where gusty south to
southwest winds (to 35 mph) are expected this afternoon and evening.
Humidity values won't be low enough to reach critical fire weather
criteria, but we continue to headline this in the Fire Weather
Forecast (FWF).

The atmosphere will destabilize this afternoon and evening over
inland sections near the Siskiyou Mountains/southern Oregon Cascades
and this will cause isolated thunderstorms to develop. Fast storm
motions will carry them off to the NNE across the Umpqua National
Forest, eventually heading into Portland/Pendleton forecast areas.
Any storms that do manage to get going will have plenty of moisture
to tap into with precipitable water values around 1.00-1.25 inches.
With the available moisture and higher winds aloft, the storms will
have the ability to bring downpours and gusty winds. Activity will
be isolated and despite the potential for cloud to ground lightning,
fire concerns are minimal due to wet fuels and expected rainfall
that will accompany storms.

We're expecting another breezy to windy afternoon/evening on Monday
east of the Cascades (gusts to 35 mph), but humidity should be
similar or trend slightly higher than this afternoon. On Tuesday,
humidity will trend significantly lower, but winds won't quite reach
critical thresholds. We'll continue to highlight this in the FWF. By
mid-late week, expect dry weather and heat to build over the area,
but winds should trend lower as well compared to recent days.
-Spilde/Keene

&&

.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...None.

CA...None.

Pacific Coastal Waters...None.

SBN/SBN/SBN

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