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Small Craft Advisory 37, NWS Medford, OR

March 22, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this small craft advisory at Mar 22, 2021, 2:30 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 22, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

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Issued
Mar 22, 2021, 2:30 AM PDT (09:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

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135 
WHUS76 KMFR 220930
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
230 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ356-376-222230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
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 Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
   11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
   EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 11 seconds possible.

* WHERE...The Gale Watch affects areas from Port Orford south
  beyond 4 NM of the coast. From 11 PM PDT this evening until 11 
  AM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will affect areas from 
  Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the coast. From 11 AM PDT 
  Tuesday until 11 PM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will 
  affect all areas beyond 4 NM of the coast not included in the 
  Gale Watch. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through Tuesday evening.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-222230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
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 Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
   TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM
  offshore, and beyond 5 NM offshore near Cape Blanco. 
  
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
600 
WHUS76 KMFR 221605
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ376-230515-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0038.210322T1605Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 10 ft at 
  11 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 11 
  seconds expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft at 11 seconds 
  possible.

* WHERE...The Gale Watch affects areas from Port Orford south
  beyond 4 NM of the coast. Through 5 PM PDT this afternoon, the 
  Small Craft Advisory will affect area beyond 15 nm from shore 
  north of Cape Sebastian. From 11 PM PDT this evening until 11 AM
  PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will affect areas from 
  Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the coast. From 11 AM PDT 
  Tuesday until 11 PM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will 
  affect all areas beyond 4 NM of the coast not included in the 
  Gale Watch. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM 
  PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through Tuesday evening.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-230515-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0038.210322T1605Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 ft at 
  11 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 
  15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 
  seconds expected.

* WHERE... Through 5pm PDT this afternoon, the Small Craft
  Advisory will affect area beyond 10 nm from shore from Cape
  Blanco northward. From 11 AM PDT until 11 PM PDT Tuesday, the
  Small Craft Advisory will affect areas from From Cape Arago to
  near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM offshore, and beyond 5 NM from
  shore south of Bandon. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM 
  PDT Tuesday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ356-230515-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 11 seconds possible.

* WHERE...The Gale Watch affects areas from Port Orford south 
  beyond 4 NM of the coast. From 11 PM PDT this evening until 11 
  AM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will affect areas 
  from Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the coast. From 11 AM PDT 
  Tuesday until 11 PM PDT Tuesday, the Small Craft Advisory will 
  affect all areas beyond 4 NM of the coast not included in the 
  Gale Watch.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through Tuesday evening.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-230515-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM 
  offshore, and beyond 5 NM offshore near Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
368 
WHUS76 KMFR 222144
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ376-231045-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210325T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0018.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas of 8 to 10 ft at
  11 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas of 8 to 10 feet. For
  the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 10 to 13 ft at 11 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...For the first Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM PDT this
  afternoon, mainly beyond 15 nm from shore north of Cape
  Sebastian. For the second Small Craft Advisory, beginning at 11
  PM PDT this evening, from Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the
  coast, spreading northward to all areas late Tuesday morning.
  For the Gale Warning, areas beyond 4 NM from shore and south of
  Port Orford.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this
  evening to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM
  Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-231045-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T0600Z-210325T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0013.210323T1800Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0018.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds
  expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory, beginning at 11 PM PDT 
  this evening, from Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the coast, 
  spreading northward to all areas late Tuesday morning. For the 
  Gale Warning, areas beyond 4 NM from shore and south of Port 
  Orford.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to
  11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Tuesday 
  to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-231045-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 
  11 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds
  expected.

* WHERE...Through 5 PM PDT this afternoon, the Small Craft 
  Advisory will affect area beyond 10 nm from shore from Cape 
  Blanco northward. From 11 AM PDT until 5 AM PDT Wednesday, the 
  Small Craft Advisory will affect areas from From Cape Arago to 
  near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM offshore, and beyond 5 NM from 
  shore south of Bandon.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM 
  Tuesday to 5 AM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ350-231045-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to near Cape Blanco beyond 10 NM 
  offshore, and beyond 5 NM offshore near Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
246 
WHUS76 KMFR 230930
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
230 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

PZZ356-376-232230-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210325T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0018.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
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 Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
   PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 to 11 seconds 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft at 11 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM PDT Tuesday,
  from Gold Beach south beyond 8 NM of the coast, spreading
  northward to all areas except within 2 nm of the coast between
  capes late Tuesday morning until late Tuesday night. For the
  Gale Warning, areas beyond 4 NM from shore and south of Port
  Orford. On Wednesday, the Small Craft Advisory will cover almost
  all the area west of a line from 10 NM west of Cape Blanco to 2
  NM west of Point St. George. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM 
  PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT 
  Wednesday.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-232230-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
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 Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
   TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to near Cape Blanco beyond 2 NM
  offshore, but closer in near the capes. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
296 
WHUS76 KMFR 232104
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
204 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

PZZ356-376-241015-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
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-
204 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft at 11 seconds expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 to 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...For the Gale Warning, areas beyond 4 NM from shore and
  south of Port Orford. For the Small Craft Advisory, all other
  areas, except beyond 5 NM from shore and south of Gold Beach on
  Wednesday. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-241015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
204 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to near Cape Blanco beyond 2 NM 
  offshore, but closer in near the capes.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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/map/?wfo=mfr

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
311 
WHUS76 KMFR 240355
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
855 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

PZZ376-241700-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0039.210325T0300Z-210325T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft at 10 seconds. For the first
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 10 seconds. For the second Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25
  kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 13 seconds expected.

* WHERE...For the Gale Warning, south of Port Orford. For the
  first Small Craft Advisory, north of Port Orford through 5 AM
  PDT then south of Nesika Beach for the remainder of Wednesday
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, beyond 25 nm from
  shore for Wednesday night.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 8 PM Wednesday to 5 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-241700-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
855 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 7 to 9 ft at 10 seconds.

* WHERE...For the Gale Warning, areas beyond 4 NM from shore and
  south of Port Orford. For the Small Craft Advisory, all other
  areas tonight, then beyond 5 NM from shore and south of Nesika 
  Beach on Wednesday morning.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-241700-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0039.210325T0300Z-210325T1200Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 10 seconds. For
  the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 13 seconds 
  expected.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to Cape Blanco tonight, then beyond 25
  nm from shore Wednesday night.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT 
  Thursday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ350-241200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
855 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7
  to 9 ft at 10 seconds.

* WHERE...From Cape Arago to Cape Blanco beyond 2 NM offshore, 
  but closer in near the capes.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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/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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045 
WHUS76 KMFR 240930
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
230 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

PZZ356-242230-
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.SC.Y.0039.210325T1200Z-210326T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
230 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
   MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
   THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 10 seconds. For
  the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft at 12 to 13 seconds 
  expected.

* WHERE...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south of Gold Beach
  beyond 5 NM of the coat. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
  all areas. 

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM
  PDT Thursday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ376-242230-
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0039.210325T0300Z-210326T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
230 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
   MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
   5 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft at 10 seconds. For
  the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt and
  seas 10 to 13 ft at 12 to 13 seconds expected.

* WHERE...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from around Gold
  Beach south. For the second Small Craft Advisory, all areas.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this 
  evening to 5 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...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ350-242230-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.SC.Y.0039.210325T1200Z-210326T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
230 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
   THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 to 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas. 

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ370-242230-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0039.210325T0300Z-210326T0000Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
230 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
   5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 10 to 13 ft at 12 to 13 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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/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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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Mar 21, 8:43 PM PDT, 5 hours 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 21, 8:43 PM PDT, 5 hours 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
843 PM PDT Sun Mar 21 2021

.UPDATE...No major changes were necessary to the forecast this
evening, except to bring things in line with the current
observations, such as the timing of precipitation and cloud
cover.

Some light precipitation has started to move onshore into the
northwestern portions of the forecast area this evening. This is
the leading edge of the next front that will pass through the area
tonight through tomorrow afternoon. Snow levels for the bulk of
this event are expected to stay above 3000 feet, so snow impacts
will be limited, however there could be several inches of snowfall
in the Cascades by the time precipitation ends tomorrow
afternoon. Fortunately, ground temperatures are warm, so impacts
will be further limited. Otherwise, most locations will see some
light to moderate rain, with gusty winds possible eats of the
Cascades tomorrow afternoon. For more information on this and the
rest of the forecast, see the previous discussion below. -BPN

&&

.AVIATION...For the 22/00Z TAF Cycle...VFR will be the predominant
condition into the early evening. The next cold front will spread
rain, MVFR, and areas of terrain obscuration to the coast around 03Z
this evening. These conditions will spread inland to the Cascades
tonight, and locally into the east side during Monday morning. MVFR
conditions and mountain obscuration are expected in general on
Monday as showers continue across the area. -DW

&&

.MARINE...Updated 800 PM PDT Sunday 21 Mar 2021...A cold front
will move through tonight into Monday. South to southwest winds of
15 to 20 kt and seas of 9 ft at 11 seconds will be near or just
below advisory levels, highest north of Cape Blanco.

West-northwest swell will follow the front Monday afternoon and
night, but will mostly remain at 8 to 9 feet at 11 seconds (below
the advisory level of 10 ft). High pressure will then strengthen
offshore on Tuesday with a thermal trough developing along the
coast. This will lead to strengthening north winds and elevated wind-
dominated seas (probably reaching advisory level), especially for
areas south of Cape Blanco. Latest guidance is showing the potential
for 35 kt wind gusts south of Gold Beach late Tuesday
afternoon into the evening.

The next cold front will move across the waters on Wednesday with
additional weaker disturbances then accompanying building west-
northwest seas Wednesday night into Thursday.

High pressure centered offshore will build toward the waters
Thursday night into Friday night with low pressure inland. This will
likely produce another episode of strengthening north winds
(strongest south of Cape Blanco). Conditions are likely to improve
for Saturday into Sunday as the high builds into the waters.
-Spilde/DW

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 244 PM PDT Sun Mar 21 2021/

DISCUSSION...An early spring, but late winter like, system will
move into the region tonight. This system will enter on the
favorable left exit region of a 120 kt jet, there is little upper
level divergence to bring broad upper lift with this system.
However, with the good dynamics in the left exit region of this
strong jet, precipitation amounts will be highest on the coastal
ranges and the Cascades but the valleys between will not be fully
shadowed and precipitation will spill over to east of the
Cascades. Snow levels with this front will drop briefly down to
2500 feet, but the bulk of the snowfall will be above 3000 feet
with this system. The bulk of the snowfall will be in the
Cascades, and will be close to advisory amounts, but with current
road temperatures in the 60s on the Cascade passes, snow should
melt quickly. Showers remain over the region behind the front as
the jet becomes northerly aligned with the nose of the jet over
the region. Showers finally taper off and become more confined to
the Cascades as the BL flow becomes northerly as well by Tuesday
morning when a thermal trough starts to deepen along the coast. An
upper level ridge then nudges over the Pacific Northwest with
winds becoming north-northeast and showers drop off completely by
Tuesday afternoon, Sven

Long-term...Wednesday through Sunday...One front will arrive
Wednesday, followed by high pressure building through the weekend.

Precipitation associated with Wednesday's cold front will arrive at
the coast Wednesday afternoon and given the trajectory of the
system, from the northwest, precipitation will be focused north of
the CA/OR border. Several inches of snow are expected in the High
Cascades, but the overall precipitation with this front should be
less than tonight's/tomorrow's front. Gusty northwest winds are
expected Wednesday afternoon along and ahead of the front.

Drier but cooler conditions are expected Thursday behind the front.
Northerly breezes are expected Thursday. Temperatures trend warmer
by about 10 degrees on Friday, and they warm further Saturday and
Sunday under high pressure. By Sunday, the National Blend of Models
suggests a 70 percent chance that the high temperature in Monday
will be 70 degrees. This means temperatures across the forecast area
are expected to be 10 degrees above normal.

&&

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

CA...None.

Pacific Coastal Waters...None.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 2:30 AM PDTGale WatchMFR12 hr
Mar 22, 9:05 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR8 hr
Mar 22, 2:44 PM PDTGale WarningMFR36 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.