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Storm Warning 2, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this storm warning at Jan 3, 2021, 2:46 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 3, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2021, 2:46 AM PST (10:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 4, 2021, 7:00 AM PST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
The text
As transmitted.
349 WHUS76 KMFR 031046 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 246 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 PZZ350-356-370-376-040000- /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0001.210104T0000Z-210104T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0002.210104T0600Z-210104T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0002.210103T2100Z-210104T0600Z/ 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- 246 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft at 16 seconds expected. For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft at 18 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 21 ft at 16 seconds. * WHERE...All areas. Winds will briefly be at a minimum around 8 AM this morning. The increasing winds will be strongest south of Cape Arago this afternoon, then strong in all areas into Monday morning. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
2 follow-up statements
173 WHUS76 KMFR 032219 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 219 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 PZZ350-356-370-376-041130- /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SR.W.0002.210104T0600Z-210104T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0002.210104T1500Z-210105T1200Z/ 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- 219 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds increasing to gales of 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt this afternoon into this evening along with seas 17 to 22 ft due to a mix of short period wind seas and 16 second west swell. South winds will increase further to 35 to 48 kt with storm force gusts up to 60 kt and very steep seas of 18 to 24 ft. Winds will lower during the morning on Monday, but very steep and hazardous seas of 16 to 20 feet will continue due to mix of short period seas and westerly swell. These very steep seas will become dominated by west swell at 18 seconds late Monday afternoon through Monday night. * WHERE...All areas will be affected by gales with winds increasing further tonight and reaching, or gusting, to storm force. Locally lower winds are possible south of Brookings within 3 nm of shore. Very steep hazardous seas will continue Monday morning through Monday night. Seas may briefly lower below 18 feet across the inner waters during the afternoon Monday, before a long period west swell builds into the waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
552 WHUS76 KMFR 041046 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 246 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 PZZ350-356-050000- /O.CON.KMFR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0002.210104T1500Z-210105T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0001.210104T1800Z-210105T1800Z/ 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- 246 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft at 18 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 21 ft at 18 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 15 to 17 ft at 18 seconds expected. * WHERE...All areas will be affected by storm force gusts early this morning, except for lower winds south of Brookings within 3 nm of shore. Steep to very steep hazardous seas will continue through Tuesday morning. Seas briefly lower below 18 feet near shore this afternoon into Tuesday before a long period west swell builds again. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 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. && $$ PZZ370-376-050000- /O.CON.KMFR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0002.210104T1500Z-210105T1800Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 246 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds at 35 to 48 kt with storm force gusts up to 60 kt and very steep seas of 18 to 24 ft. Winds will lower later this morning, but very steep and hazardous seas of 17 to 21 feet will continue due to a mix of fresh swell and long period westerly swell at 18 seconds. * WHERE...All areas will be affected by storm force gusts early this morning. Very steep hazardous seas will continue this morning through Tuesday morning. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 8:47 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 16 hr | |
| Jan 3, 2:46 AM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 19 hr | |
| Jan 3, 2:19 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 50 hr | |
| Jan 3, 4:01 AM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Modoc | 37 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.