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Hazardous Seas Warning 13, NWS Medford, OR

February 12, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this hazardous seas warning at Feb 12, 2021, 2:21 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 12, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 22 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2021, 2:21 AM PST (10:21 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 13, 2021, 8:00 PM PST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

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718 
WHUS76 KMFR 121021
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
221 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

PZZ356-376-122330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210213T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0008.210213T0600Z-210213T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0013.210213T0600Z-210213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0011.210213T0600Z-210213T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.A.0004.210213T1800Z-210214T0900Z/
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-
221 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 11
  seconds. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 17 ft at 10 seconds expected. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 
  16 ft at 10 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very
  steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 17 seconds possible.

* WHERE...All areas for the Small Craft Advisory today. The Gale 
  Warning will affect most areas from Port Orford northward. The 
  Hazardous Seas Warning will affect areas south of Port Orford. 
  The Hazardous Seas Watch affects all areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM
  PST Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Saturday 
  morning through late Saturday night.

* 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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-122330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210213T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0008.210213T0600Z-210213T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0011.210213T0600Z-210213T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.A.0004.210213T1800Z-210214T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
221 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT... For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 11
  seconds. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 10 seconds expected. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 15 
  to 19 ft at 18 seconds possible.

* WHERE...All areas for the Small Craft Advisory, Gale Warning, 
  and Hazardous Seas Watch.

* WHEN... For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM
  PST Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Saturday 
  morning through late Saturday night.

* 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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
5 follow-up statements
979 
WHUS76 KMFR 122205
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

PZZ356-376-131115-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210213T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0013.210213T0600Z-210214T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0011.210213T0600Z-210213T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SE.A.0004.210213T1800Z-210214T0900Z/
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-
205 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, steep seas of 7 to 10 feet
  at 9 seconds through this evening. For the Gale Warning, south
  to southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  11 to 15 ft at 10 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very
  steep and hazardous seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory, all areas through this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, most areas from Port Orford
  northward. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, all areas south of
  Port Orford tonight through Saturday morning, then all areas
  thereafter.  

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  PST Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 7 PM PST Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and steep to 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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-131115-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210213T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0011.210213T0600Z-210213T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0004.210213T1800Z-210214T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.SE.W.0013.210213T1800Z-210214T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, steep seas of 7 to 10 feet
  at 9 seconds through this evening. For the Gale Warning,
  southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13
  to 17 ft at 10 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very
  steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 12 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM
  PST Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM to 7 
  PM PST Saturday. 

* 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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
231 
WHUS76 KMFR 131011
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
211 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

PZZ356-376-132315-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210213T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0022.210214T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
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-
211 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds around 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 ft at 10 seconds. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 15
  ft at 11 seconds. 

* WHERE...For the Gale Warning, mainly north of Port Orford. All
  areas for the Hazardous Seas Warning.  

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this morning.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 

* 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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-132315-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210213T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0013.210213T1200Z-210214T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0022.210214T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
211 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 15 ft at 9 seconds. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 17
  ft at 11 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...All areas. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this morning.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 

* 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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
983 
WHUS76 KMFR 131341
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
541 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-140245-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0022.210214T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
541 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas. 

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this 
  afternoon.

* 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/mfr/HAZARD

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
483 
WHUS76 KMFR 132206
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
206 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-141115-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210214T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0022.210214T0400Z-210217T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
206 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 12 to 14 ft at 10 seconds into this evening. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt becoming south 20 to 30 
  kt on Sunday with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 18 
  seconds expected. Winds becoming west and easing to 15 to 25 kt 
  again Monday. Steep west to northwest swell will persist through
  Wednesday morning.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 8 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening 
  to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Steep to 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/mfr/HAZARD

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
867 
WHUS76 KMFR 140419
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
819 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-141730-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SE.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210214T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210217T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0014.210214T0419Z-210214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.210214T0600Z-210217T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
819 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...


* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 10 to 14 ft at 10 to 11 seconds. Overnight, seas will
  become steep at 10 to 14 feet and dominated by a mix of west 13
  second swell and west 17 second swell. Winds and seas will
  increase on Sunday with west winds of 15 to 25 kt and gusts up
  to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 18 seconds expected. Steep seas
  of 12 to 17 feet, dominated by west swell are expected Monday
  through early Wednesday.
 
* WHERE...All areas. 

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST 
  Wednesday.

* 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/mfr/HAZARD

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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 9:29 PM PSTGale WatchMFR5 hr
Feb 12, 12:01 AM PSTDense Fog AdvisoryMFRCurry, Jackson, Josephine9 hr
Feb 12, 2:21 AM PSTGale WarningMFR26 hr
Feb 12, 4:08 AM PSTWind AdvisoryMFRKlamath, Lake35 hr

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Sources

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