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Storm Warning 3, NWS Medford, OR

January 12, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this storm warning at Jan 12, 2021, 2:09 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 12, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 12, 2021, 2:09 AM PST (10:09 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 13, 2021, 1:00 AM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

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577 
WHUS76 KMFR 121009
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
209 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ350-370-122315-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0002.210112T1500Z-210112T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0003.210112T1200Z-210113T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
209 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds will increase to 35 to 45 kt with gusts up
  storm force of 60 kt this morning and this afternoon. Very steep
  combined seas of 20 to 25 ft are expected due to a mix of very
  steep wind seas and long period west swell. Winds will become
  south 30 to 40 kt late this afternoon and this evening with
  continued very high and very steep seas 18 to 23 ft.

* WHERE...Gales and very steep and hazardous seas will affect all
  areas. Storm force winds will affect the waters from
  approximately 2 nm to 25 nm of the coast from Cape Blanco to
  Florence. Winds will gradually lower from north to south across
  the waters late tonight and early Wednesday morning. 

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep, chaotic seas could
  capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly
  reduced due to blowing spray and heavy rainfall.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-376-122315-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
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-
209 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt today into
  tonight. Localized wind gusts to storm force are possible for 
  the waters near Cape Blanco today. Very steep and very high 
  combined seas of 18 to 24 ft are expected due to a mix of very 
  steep wind seas and long period west swell. South winds will 
  gradually lower tonight into early Wednesday morning.
 
* WHERE...All areas. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The storm series moving in this 
  evening and continuing into Wednesday will produce periods of 
  moderate to heavy rainfall.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

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2 follow-up statements
139 
WHUS76 KMFR 122335
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
335 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ370-131245-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210113T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0006.210113T1200Z-210113T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.210113T1800Z-210114T1600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
335 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 60 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft at 18 seconds. For the Gale
  Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
  seas 18 to 23 ft at 18 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning,
  very steep and hazardous seas around 18 ft at 16 seconds 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 14 ft at 15 
  seconds expected.

* WHERE...All hazards, except the Storm Warning, are for the 
  entire area. The Storm Warning is for areas from about 3NM to 25
  NM west of the coast from Cape Blanco to Florence. 

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 1 AM PST Wednesday. For the
  Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas 
  Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, from 10 AM Wednesday to 8 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ376-131245-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0006.210113T1200Z-210113T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.210113T1800Z-210114T1600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
335 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt and seas 19 to 23 ft at 18 seconds. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas around 18 
  ft at 16 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11
  to 14 ft at 16 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday.For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Wednesday to 8 AM PST 
  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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-131245-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210113T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.210113T1200Z-210114T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
335 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts
  up to 60 kt and seas 18 to 22 ft at 18 seconds. For the Gale 
  Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas
  18 to 22 ft at 18 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 
  11 to 16 ft at 16 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 1 AM PST Wednesday. For 
  the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Wednesday to 8 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-131245-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.210113T1200Z-210114T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
335 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 19 to 21 ft at 18 seconds. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 12 to 17 ft at 16 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Wednesday to 8 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The storm series moving in this 
  evening and continuing into Wednesday will produce periods of 
  moderate to heavy rainfall.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$
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249 
WHUS76 KMFR 130906
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
106 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

PZZ370-132215-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210113T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0006.210113T1200Z-210113T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.210113T1700Z-210114T1600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
106 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM PST
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and very steep seas 21 to 23 ft at 17 seconds. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to
  19 ft at 16 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  seas 11 to 15 ft at 16 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas. Gale winds will lower from north to south
  across the area early this morning. 

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 9 AM PST 
  this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning 
  to 8 AM PST 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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-132215-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210113T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.SE.W.0006.210113T1200Z-210113T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.210113T1700Z-210114T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
106 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 20 to 22 ft at 17 seconds. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 19 
  ft at 16 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 
  11 to 15 ft at 16 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this 
  morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 9 AM PST 
  this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this 
  morning to 8 AM PST 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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-132215-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.SE.W.0006.210113T1200Z-210113T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.210113T1700Z-210114T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
106 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 19 to 21 ft at 18 seconds. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, seas 12 to 17 ft at 16 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this 
  morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 9 AM PST 
  this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this 
  morning to 8 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The storm series moving in this 
  evening and continuing into Wednesday will produce periods of 
  moderate to heavy rainfall.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

PZZ376-132215-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0006.210113T1200Z-210113T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.210113T1700Z-210114T1600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
106 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM PST
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 19 to 23 ft at 18 seconds. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas around 18 
  ft at 16 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11
  to 14 ft at 16 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 9 AM PST 
  this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning 
  to 8 AM PST 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/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 11, 4:30 PM PSTHigh Surf WarningMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas41 hr
Jan 12, 11:01 AM PSTRiver Flood WatchMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas19 hr
Jan 12, 12:55 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine20 hr
Jan 12, 3:35 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR42 hr
Jan 12, 3:35 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR17 hr

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