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Small Craft Advisory 79, NWS Medford, OR

August 15, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this small craft advisory at Aug 15, 2021, 2:06 PM PDT. It took effect at Aug 16, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 30 min.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 15, 2021, 2:06 PM PDT (21:06 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 16, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 16, 2021, 2:30 PM PDT
In force
30 min
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

068 
WHUS76 KMFR 152106
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
206 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

PZZ356-376-161015-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0079.210816T2100Z-210817T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0022.210817T1500Z-210819T0600Z/
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-
206 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas of 6 to 8 ft expected. For
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and very steep seas 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Mainly south of Port Orford and beyond 2 nm from the
  coast, except closer in near the capes. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 8 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through 
  Wednesday 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://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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
2 follow-up statements
112 
WHUS76 KMFR 160932
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
232 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

PZZ356-376-162300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0079.210816T2100Z-210817T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0022.210817T1500Z-210819T0600Z/
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-
232 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and steep, northerly seas of 6 to 8 ft.
  For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt and very steep, northerly seas 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Mainly south of Port Orford and beyond 2 NM from the 
  coast, except closer in near the capes.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 8 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through 
  Wednesday 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://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.

&&

$$
BTL
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
784 
WHUS76 KMFR 162130
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
230 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

PZZ356-376-171030-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-210817T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0022.210817T1500Z-210819T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0049.210817T1500Z-210820T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0029.210817T1500Z-210820T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0080.210817T0000Z-210820T1200Z/
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 Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale and Hazardous Seas Warnings, north winds 25
  to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep, northerly seas 8
  to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds
  20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep, northerly seas 6
  to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gales and very steep, hazardous seas between 2 and 30 nm
  from shore and south of Gold Beach, highest during the
  afternoons and evenings. Winds and seas will be hazardous to
  small craft nearly all other areas, except very near and just
  north of Port Orford.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT 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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-171030-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0080.210817T1500Z-210820T1200Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep,
  northerly seas 7 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...All areas beyond 15 NM from shore, except a bit closer to
  shore off Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 15, 2:06 PM PDTGale WatchMFR24 hr
Aug 15, 2:26 PM PDTFire Weather WatchMFRHarney, Klamath, Lake23 hr
Aug 15, 2:26 PM PDTRed Flag WarningMFRModoc32 hr

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