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Storm Warning 6, NWS Medford, OR

October 23, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this storm warning at Oct 23, 2021, 2:41 AM PDT. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 1:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Oct 23, 2021, 2:41 AM PDT (09:41 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2021, 1:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

024 
WHUS76 KMFR 230941
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
241 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

PZZ376-232245-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211024T0800Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0065.211023T1200Z-211023T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0029.211024T0900Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0037.211024T0800Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0066.211024T1800Z-211025T0900Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts
  up to 55 kt and very steep seas 13 to 18 ft. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 24 to 29 ft at 17
  seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory conditions will affect all areas,
  then gales will affect all areas, followed by Warning level 
  seas affecting all areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 11 AM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 2 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-232245-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0065.211023T0941Z-211023T1900Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211024T0800Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0005.211024T0900Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0006.211024T0800Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0037.211024T1800Z-211025T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 12 to 16 ft. For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt
  with gusts up to 55 kt and very seas 16 to 21 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  45 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Warning level seas will affect most areas beyond 5NM
  from shore this morning with Small Craft Advisory conditions
  elsewhere. Then Small Craft Advisory conditions will affect all
  areas. Then storm force conditions will affect all areas,
  followed by gales affecting all areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until noon PDT today. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 1 AM to 11 AM PDT Sunday. For the 
  Gale Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 2 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-232245-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211024T0800Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0029.211024T0900Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0037.211024T0800Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0066.211024T1800Z-211025T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
241 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt and very seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 22 to 27
  ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory conditions will affect all areas.
  Gale Warning conditions will then affect all areas, followed by
  Warning level seas in all areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 11 AM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 2 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
2 follow-up statements
383 
WHUS76 KMFR 232105
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

PZZ356-376-241015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211024T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0037.211024T0800Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0066.211024T1800Z-211025T0900Z/
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 Sat Oct 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO
2 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 9 to 13 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and very
  steep seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very
  steep and hazardous seas 22 to 27 ft. 

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 11 AM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 2 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-241015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211024T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SR.W.0006.211024T0800Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0037.211024T1800Z-211025T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT... For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 16 ft. For the
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
  and very steep seas 16 to 23 ft. For the Gale Warning, 
  southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 25 
  to 30 ft expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until noon PDT today. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 1 AM to 11 AM PDT Sunday. For the 
  Gale Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 2 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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
012 
WHUS76 KMFR 240919
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
219 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

PZZ350-370-242230-
/O.CON.KMFR.SR.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0037.211024T1800Z-211025T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0067.211025T1500Z-211026T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
219 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts 
  up to 60 kt and very seas 16 to 21 ft. Occasional hurricane force 
  gusts to 70 kt possible. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 
  to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft expected. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 24 to 29 
  ft at 18 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas for Storm Warning, Gale Warning, and Hazardous 
  Seas Warning.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 AM PDT Monday. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT 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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-376-242230-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-211024T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0066.211024T1800Z-211026T1200Z/
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-
219 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts
  up to 55 kt and very seas 13 to 17 ft. For the Hazardous Seas
  Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 24 to 29 ft at 18 
  seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas for Gale Warning and Hazardous Seas Warning.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 2:41 AM PDTGale WarningMFR53 hr
Oct 23, 2:41 AM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR3 days
Oct 23, 4:46 AM PDTFlood WatchMFRSiskiyou36 hr

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Sources

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