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Small Craft Advisory 28, NWS Medford, OR

February 28, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this small craft advisory at Feb 28, 2021, 2:04 PM PST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 43 hr.

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Issued
Feb 28, 2021, 2:04 PM PST (22:04 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2021, 7:00 PM PST
Expired
Mar 3, 2021, 2:10 PM PST
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

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815 
WHUS76 KMFR 282204
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
204 PM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-011115-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.210302T0300Z-210303T1200Z/
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-
204 PM PST Sun Feb 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest seas 10 to 13 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage
  smaller vessels, and will pose an increased risk to
  inexperienced mariners. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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
6 follow-up statements
877 
WHUS76 KMFR 011036
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
236 AM PST Mon Mar 1 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-012345-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.210302T0300Z-210303T1200Z/
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-
236 AM PST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
   TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest seas 10 to 13 ft at 14 to 15 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 4 AM PST 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/mfr/HAZARD

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
772 
WHUS76 KMFR 012201
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
201 PM PST Mon Mar 1 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-021200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.210302T0300Z-210303T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0010.210304T1200Z-210305T1800Z/
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-
201 PM PST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 12 ft at 15
  seconds expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 35 to 45 kt
  with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 22 ft at 17 seconds 
  possible.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  4 AM PST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday 
  night through Friday morning.

* 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 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
892 
WHUS76 KMFR 021020
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
220 AM PST Tue Mar 2 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-022330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210303T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0010.210304T1200Z-210305T1800Z/
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-
220 AM PST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest seas 8 to 10 ft
  at 14 seconds early this morning will build into the 10 to 13
  foot range this afternoon into this evening. For the Gale Watch,
  south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts 45 to 55 kt and combined
  chaotic southwest through northwest seas 16 to 23 ft at 17
  seconds likely.

* WHERE...Advisory level, 10 foot seas are likely to take until
  late morning into the afternoon to reach the coast. Otherwise,
  all areas are expected to be affected.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  4 AM PST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday 
  night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...For the advisory, small craft could be adversely
  affected by steep seas. Strong winds and very steep seas could
  capsize or damage vessels during the gale watch period. Low
  visibility conditions are also expected due to heavy rainfall 
  and sea spray during the gale watch period.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$
BTL
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
307 
WHUS76 KMFR 022205
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021

PZZ350-356-370-376-031115-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210303T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0010.210304T1200Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
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-
205 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Steep northwest seas 10 to 12 feet at 14 seconds through
  tonight. South gales 40 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind-driven seas of 20 to 25 feet are
  expected Thursday into Friday. 
 
* WHERE...All southern Roegon coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Steep seas today will diminish tonight. Winds and seas
  will increase again Wednesday night into Thursday morning, peak
  Thursday night into Friday morning, then diminish through 
  Friday. 

* 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
722 
WHUS76 KMFR 031113
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

PZZ370-032330-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210305T1200Z-210305T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at
  13 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 17
  seconds expected. For the first Gale Warning, south winds 25 to
  35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 23 to 25 ft at 16 seconds
  expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 22 to 27 ft at 17 seconds possible.
  For the second Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 55 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft at 17 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN... For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
  evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. For the first Gale Warning, from 4
  AM to 10 AM PST Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Thursday
  afternoon through late Thursday night. For the second Gale 
  Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities may be significantly reduced.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and
hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ376-032330-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210305T1200Z-210305T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 10 ft at 13
  seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 17 seconds
  expected. For the first Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt
  with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 24 ft at 17 seconds
  expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 35 to 45 kt with
  gusts up to 60 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft at 17 seconds possible. For
  the second Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up 
  to 50 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft at 17 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
  evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. For the first Gale Warning, from 4
  AM to 10 AM PST Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Thursday
  afternoon through late Thursday night. For the second Gale 
  Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday. 

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities may be significantly reduced.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and
hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-032330-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210305T1800Z/
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-
313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Steep northwest seas 10 to 12 feet at 14 seconds through
  tonight. South winds and seas will increase to advisory levels
  beginning tonight. Winds will then increase to gales 40 to 45 kt
  with gusts up to 55 kt and very steep and hazardous wind driven
  seas of 16 to 25 feet are expected Thursday into Friday.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM PST Thursday.For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM 
  Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday. 

* 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.

&&

$$
BTL
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
891 
WHUS76 KMFR 032210
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

PZZ376-041115-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210304T0900Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0005.210304T2100Z-210305T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt, with gusts up to 55 kt, and very
  steep and hazarodus seas of 20 to 26 ft. 

* WHERE...Storm conditions are expected between 10 and 40 nm from
  shore, with strong gales elsewhere. Very steep and hazardous 
  seas are expected in all areas. 

* WHEN...Winds and seas will begin to build late tonight,
  intensify through Thursday morning, then peak Thursday afternoon
  through Friday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize,
  swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly 
  reduced.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ370-041115-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210304T0900Z-210305T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0005.210304T2100Z-210305T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt, with gusts up to 55 kt, and very
  steep and hazarodus seas of 24 to 27 ft. 

* WHERE...Storm conditions are expected between 10 and 30 nm from
  shore, with strong gales elsewhere. Very steep and hazardous 
  seas are expected in all areas. 

* WHEN...Winds and seas will begin to build late tonight,
  intensify through Thursday morning, then peak Thursday afternoon
  through Friday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize,
  swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly
  reduced.ficantly reduced.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ350-356-041115-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T0900Z-210305T1800Z/
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-
210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt, with gusts up to 50 kt, and very
  steep and hazarodus seas of 15 to 20 ft. 

* WHERE...Strong gales and very steep and hazardous seas are
  expected in all areas, with storm force gusts possible,
  especially near capes and headlands. 

* WHEN...Winds and seas will begin to build late tonight,
  intensify through Thursday morning, then peak Thursday afternoon
  through Friday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize,
  swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly
  reduced.

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

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