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Gale Warning 21, NWS Medford, OR

April 20, 2024

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Apr 20, 2024, 2:50 AM PDT. It took effect at Apr 21, 2024, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Apr 20, 2024, 2:50 AM PDT (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 21, 2024, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2024, 5:00 PM PDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

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081 
WHUS76 KMFR 200950
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
250 AM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

PZZ356-376-210000-
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0021.240421T2100Z-240422T1800Z/
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-
250 AM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas, especially beyond 10 nm offshore.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-210000-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.240422T0000Z-240422T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
  seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
6 follow-up statements
797 
WHUS76 KMFR 201546
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
846 AM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

PZZ356-376-210000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.240421T2100Z-240423T0600Z/
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-
846 AM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas. 

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be beyond 10 nm
  from shore. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-210000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.240422T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
846 AM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
300 
WHUS76 KMFR 202136
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
236 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

PZZ356-376-211045-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.240421T2100Z-240423T0600Z/
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-
236 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be beyond 10 nm 
  from shore.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-211045-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.240422T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
236 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
163 
WHUS76 KMFR 210823
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
123 AM PDT Sun Apr 21 2024

PZZ356-376-212130-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.240421T2100Z-240423T0600Z/
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-
123 AM PDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be beyond 10 nm 
  from shore.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-212130-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.240422T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
123 AM PDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
894 
WHUS76 KMFR 212109
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
209 PM PDT Sun Apr 21 2024

PZZ350-370-221200-
/O.EXA.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.240422T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
209 PM PDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 7
  to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Gales south of Bandon, small craft northward.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-376-221200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
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 PM PDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 ft at 12 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas, especially 10 nm offshore and beyond.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be beyond 10 nm 
  from shore.

* 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
923 
WHUS76 KMFR 220738
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1238 AM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

PZZ350-370-222045-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1238 AM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  steep seas 7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Gales south of Bandon, small craft northward.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-376-222045-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
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-
1238 AM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 ft at 12 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas, especially 10 nm offshore and beyond.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be beyond 10 nm 
  from shore.

* 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
741 
WHUS76 KMFR 222012
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

PZZ376-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0028.240423T0000Z-240423T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0035.240423T1200Z-240424T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...A gale warning is in effect with north winds 25 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 ft at 11 seconds. This
  will gradually decrease tonight to 15 to 25 kt north winds with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 10 seconds by Tuesday 
  morning when Small Craft conditions return.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 
  AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 
  PM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be beyond 10 nm 
  from shore.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240424T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Gale warning south of Bandon, then small craft in all
  areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.240423T0000Z-240424T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft tonight then 4 to 7 ft tomorrow morning.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM 
  PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 
  damage smaller vessels.

* 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

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