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Storm Watch 3, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this storm watch at Jan 25, 2021, 2:33 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2021, 2:33 AM PST (10:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 25, 2021, 1:52 PM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
The text
As transmitted.
686 WHUS76 KMFR 251033 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 233 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 PZZ350-356-370-376-252345- /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0013.210126T0000Z-210126T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0007.210126T1500Z-210127T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0003.210126T1800Z-210127T0300Z/ 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- 233 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with very steep and hazardous seas of 13 to 16 ft at 12 seconds through this afternoon. Elevated seas continue this evening and overnight, becoming less steep as the period lengthens to 15 seconds. A strong front arrives Tuesday, resulting in widespread south gales of 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt Tuesday. Storm force wind gusts up to 60 kt are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. Very steep and hazardous seas of 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds are expected Tuesday. Winds ease late Tuesday, but seas remain steep to very steep and elevated into Wednesday. * WHERE...All areas. Storm force winds are possible between 5 and 40 nm from shore Tuesday afternoon and evening. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. For the Storm Watch, from 10 AM Tuesday through 7 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities may be significantly reduced. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to 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
1 follow-up statement
619 WHUS76 KMFR 252152 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 152 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 PZZ350-356-370-376-261100- /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0013.210126T0000Z-210126T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0007.210126T1500Z-210127T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.SR.A.0003.210126T1800Z-210127T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0014.210127T0600Z-210128T1200Z/ 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- 152 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 15 ft at 12 seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with occasional gusts in excess of 50 kt and seas 16 to 22 ft at 08 seconds expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft at 15 seconds expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 13 to 17 ft at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...All waters. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Tuesday to 4 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. && $$ 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 24, 9:59 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine | 12 hr |
| Jan 25, 5:23 AM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Klamath, Lake | 32 hr |
| Jan 25, 5:23 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 3 days |
| Jan 25, 1:52 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 7 hr |
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