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Storm Watch 5, NWS Medford, OR

October 22, 2021

NWS Medford, OR issued this storm watch at Oct 22, 2021, 3:09 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Oct 22, 2021, 3:09 PM PDT (22:09 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 23, 2021, 2:41 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

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534 
WHUS76 KMFR 222209
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
309 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

PZZ356-231115-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211024T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.A.0028.211023T1200Z-211023T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0029.211024T0900Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
309 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft at 14 seconds. For
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
  and seas 12 to 17 ft at 14 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday 
  morning.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering 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.

&&

$$

PZZ376-231115-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211024T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0028.211023T1200Z-211023T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0065.211023T1200Z-211023T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0029.211024T0900Z-211024T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
309 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 14 seconds. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to
  14 ft at 13. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds.

* WHERE...Hazardous Seas are from Port Orford North between 10 and
  20 NM, with Small craft everywhere else. The Gale Watch is for 
  all areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday 
  morning.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-231115-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-211024T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0028.211023T1200Z-211023T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0065.211023T1200Z-211023T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0005.211024T0900Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
309 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 12 to 14 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17
  ft at 14 seconds. For the Storm Watch, south winds 35 to 45 kt
  with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Hazardous Seas for all areas beyond 5 NM with Small
  Craft elsewhere. The Storm Watch is for all areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday 
  morning.

* 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://go.usa.gov/x6hks

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
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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 21, 9:32 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR8 hr
Oct 22, 5:32 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR43 hr
Oct 22, 5:32 AM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR2 hr
Oct 22, 2:57 PM PDTHigh Surf WarningMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas4 days
Oct 22, 2:59 PM PDTHigh Wind WarningMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Lake56 hr
Oct 22, 2:59 PM PDTWind AdvisoryMFRJackson, Klamath, Lake56 hr
Oct 22, 3:09 PM PDTGale WatchMFR12 hr
Oct 22, 3:09 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR21 hr
Oct 22, 4:25 AM PDTFlash Flood WarningMFRSiskiyou2 hr
Oct 22, 12:05 PM PDTFlash Flood WatchMFRSiskiyou59 hr

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