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Small Craft Advisory 45, NWS Medford, OR

April 7, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this small craft advisory at Apr 7, 2021, 2:05 PM PDT. It took effect at Apr 8, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 7, 2021, 2:05 PM PDT (21:05 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 8, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 9, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

198 
WHUS76 KMFR 072105
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 PM PDT Wed Apr 7 2021

PZZ356-376-081400-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0045.210409T0000Z-210409T1800Z/
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 PDT Wed Apr 7 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt and seas 6
  to 8 ft at a dominant period 9 seconds or less.

* WHERE...Much of the area south of Port Orford. The strongest
  winds and seas are expected between 5 and 30 NM west of the
  coast.

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

* 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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Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
4 follow-up statements
925 
WHUS76 KMFR 080921
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
221 AM PDT Thu Apr 8 2021

PZZ356-376-082230-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0045.210409T0000Z-210410T0000Z/
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 PDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt and steep
  seas of 7 to 9 ft with a dominant period of 9 seconds or less.

* WHERE...Conditions hazardous to small craft will affect much of
  the waters from Port Orford south beyond 3 nm from shore and
  within 3 nm of shore near capes and in the vicinity of Gold
  Beach through Friday morning. Friday afternoon, conditions 
  hazardous to small craft will affect areas from Cape Sebastian 
  south between 8 nm and 40 nm from shore.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Friday.

* 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
349 
WHUS76 KMFR 082019
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
119 PM PDT Thu Apr 8 2021

PZZ356-376-090930-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0045.210409T0000Z-210410T0000Z/
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-
119 PM PDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt and 
  steep seas of 7 to 9 ft with a dominant period of 9 seconds or 
  less.

* WHERE...From Port Orford south beyond 3 nm from shore and closer 
  near capes and in the vicinity of Gold Beach through Friday 
  morning. Friday afternoon, from Cape Sebastian south between 8 
  nm and 40 nm from shore.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Friday.

* 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
505 
WHUS76 KMFR 090945
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
245 AM PDT Fri Apr 9 2021

PZZ356-376-092300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-210410T0000Z/
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-
245 AM PDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt and 
  steep seas of 7 to 9 ft with a dominant period of 9 seconds or 
  less.

* WHERE...From Port Orford south beyond 3 nm from shore and closer
  near capes and in the vicinity of Gold Beach through this
  morning. This afternoon, from Cape Sebastian south between 8 nm
  and 40 nm from shore.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Friday.

* 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
827 
WHUS76 KMFR 092018
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
118 PM PDT Fri Apr 9 2021

PZZ356-376-100930-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-210410T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0015.210411T1800Z-210412T1200Z/
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-
118 PM PDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas around 6 ft at 9
  seconds. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and very steep, wind driven seas 12 to 18 ft.

* WHERE...This afternoon, from Cape Sebastian south between 8 nm
  and 40 nm from shore. For the Gale Watch, South of Cape Blanco
  beyond 8 NM from shore.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  late Sunday 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/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.

&&

$$

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

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