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Small Craft Advisory 79, NWS Medford, OR
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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2:06 PM PDT | Gale Watch | MFR | 24 hr | |
| Aug 15, 2:26 PM PDT | Fire Weather Watch | MFR | Harney, Klamath, Lake | 23 hr |
| Aug 15, 2:26 PM PDT | Red Flag Warning | MFR | Modoc | 32 hr |
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