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Storm Watch 4, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this storm watch at Mar 3, 2021, 3:13 AM PST. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for .
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2021, 3:13 AM PST (11:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 4, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Mar 3, 2021, 2:10 PM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
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722 WHUS76 KMFR 031113 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 PZZ370-032330- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210303T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210305T1200Z-210305T1800Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 12 ft at 13 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 17 seconds expected. For the first Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 23 to 25 ft at 16 seconds expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 22 to 27 ft at 17 seconds possible. For the second Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft at 17 seconds expected. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN... For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. For the first Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday. * 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. && $$ PZZ376-032330- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210305T1200Z-210305T1800Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 10 ft at 13 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 17 seconds expected. For the first Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 24 ft at 17 seconds expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft at 17 seconds possible. For the second Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft at 17 seconds expected. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. For the first Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday. * 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. && $$ PZZ350-356-032330- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210303T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210305T1800Z/ 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- 313 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Steep northwest seas 10 to 12 feet at 14 seconds through tonight. South winds and seas will increase to advisory levels beginning tonight. Winds will then increase to gales 40 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and very steep and hazardous wind driven seas of 16 to 25 feet are expected Thursday into Friday. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday.For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 10 AM PST 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://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. && $$ BTL Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
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891 WHUS76 KMFR 032210 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 PZZ376-041115- /O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210304T0900Z-210305T1800Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0005.210304T2100Z-210305T1800Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt, with gusts up to 55 kt, and very steep and hazarodus seas of 20 to 26 ft. * WHERE...Storm conditions are expected between 10 and 40 nm from shore, with strong gales elsewhere. Very steep and hazardous seas are expected in all areas. * WHEN...Winds and seas will begin to build late tonight, intensify through Thursday morning, then peak Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize, swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas. && $$ PZZ370-041115- /O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0015.210304T0900Z-210305T1800Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T1500Z-210304T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0004.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0005.210304T2100Z-210305T1800Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt, with gusts up to 55 kt, and very steep and hazarodus seas of 24 to 27 ft. * WHERE...Storm conditions are expected between 10 and 30 nm from shore, with strong gales elsewhere. Very steep and hazardous seas are expected in all areas. * WHEN...Winds and seas will begin to build late tonight, intensify through Thursday morning, then peak Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize, swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced.ficantly 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. && $$ PZZ350-356-041115- /O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.210304T0600Z-210304T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0014.210304T0900Z-210305T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 210 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt, with gusts up to 50 kt, and very steep and hazarodus seas of 15 to 20 ft. * WHERE...Strong gales and very steep and hazardous seas are expected in all areas, with storm force gusts possible, especially near capes and headlands. * WHEN...Winds and seas will begin to build late tonight, intensify through Thursday morning, then peak Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize, swamp, or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 10:21 PM PST | Beach Hazards Statement | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 9 hr |
| Mar 3, 3:13 AM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 55 hr | |
| Mar 3, 7:05 AM PST | High Surf Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 53 hr |
| Mar 3, 2:10 PM PST | Storm Warning | MFR | 44 hr | |
| Mar 3, 2:23 PM PST | High Wind Warning | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Lake | 56 hr |
| Mar 3, 2:23 PM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Jackson, Klamath, Lake | 56 hr |
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