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Gale Watch 21, NWS Medford, OR
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
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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
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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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2:30 PM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 12 hr | |
| Jul 21, 1:29 AM PDT | Fire Weather Watch | MFR | Modoc | 12 hr |
| Jul 21, 1:32 PM PDT | Red Flag Warning | MFR | Modoc | 30 hr |
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