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Gale Watch 21, NWS Medford, OR

July 21, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale watch at Jul 21, 2021, 3:17 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 22, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 21, 2021, 3:17 AM PDT (10:17 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 22, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 21, 2021, 2:30 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

740 
WHUS76 KMFR 211017
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
317 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

PZZ356-376-212330-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210723T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0021.210722T2100Z-210723T0900Z/
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-
317 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and wind-driven seas 6 to 9 ft at 7
  seconds. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 8 seconds.

* WHERE...For the Gale Watch, a few miles offshore of Gold Beach
  and areas south extending as far as 10 to 20 miles offshore. 
  All other areas are included for the Small Craft Advisory.
  
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late 
  Thursday night.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-212330-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0076.210722T1800Z-210723T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
317 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  steep seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...South of Coos Bay and beyond 10 nm from shore, except 
  within 4 nm from shore near Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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
1 follow-up statement
802 
WHUS76 KMFR 212130
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
230 PM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

PZZ350-370-212230-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0076.210722T1800Z-210723T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

PZZ356-376-221030-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210724T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0021.210722T2100Z-210723T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0046.210722T1800Z-210723T0900Z/
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 PM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM
   PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds at 25 to 30
  kt and very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 ft, dominated by
  short period wind waves. expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with steep 6 to 9 ft, dominated by short
  period wind waves.

* WHERE...The Hazardous Seas Warning will affect areas south of
  Cape Ferrelo from 5 nm to 30 nm offshore. The Small Craft
  Advisory will affect almost all areas south of Cape Blanco
  except for sheltered areas very near the coast. 

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM Thursday to 
  2 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT 
  Friday.

* 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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

The office that day

Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 21, 2:30 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR12 hr
Jul 21, 1:29 AM PDTFire Weather WatchMFRModoc12 hr
Jul 21, 1:32 PM PDTRed Flag WarningMFRModoc30 hr

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Sources

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