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Gale Warning 2, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Jan 23, 2025, 2:45 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2025, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 48 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 23, 2025, 2:45 AM PST (10:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 23, 2025, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 PM PST
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
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550 WHUS76 KMFR 231045 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 245 AM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 PZZ376-240000- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250124T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0004.250124T0000Z-250124T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0001.250124T1800Z-250125T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0009.250124T1800Z-250125T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0002.250124T1800Z-250125T1800Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 245 AM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Seas hazardous to small crafts at 7 to 10 feet at 6 seconds increasing to 10 to 12 at 8 seconds Friday. Then, gales Friday night 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots with seas still 10 to 12 feet through Saturday. * WHERE...For the first Small Craft Advisory and Hazardous seas warning, all the waters. For the Gale warning, all waters south of Gold Beach with seas hazardous to small crafts to the north of Gold Beach. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday. For the Gale Warning and second small craft advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ PZZ356-240000- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250125T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0001.250124T1800Z-250125T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0002.250124T1800Z-250125T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 245 AM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft at 17 seconds. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...For the small craft advisory, all the waters until Friday. For the gale warning, all the waters south of Gold Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ370-240000- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250125T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0004.250124T0000Z-250124T1800Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 245 AM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 11 ft at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory, all waters. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, waters south of Bandon. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ PZZ350-240000- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250125T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- 245 AM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Through Thursday evening, South of Coos Bay, mainly beyond 5 nm from shore but including the near shore waters around Cape Blanco and Gold Beach. North of Coos Bay, areas beyond 25 NM. After Thursday evening, all waters. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
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009 WHUS76 KMFR 232209 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 209 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 PZZ376-241115- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250124T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0004.250124T0000Z-250124T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0002.250124T0600Z-250125T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0009.250124T1800Z-250125T1800Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 209 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep seas 10 to 13 ft. * WHERE...All areas, except strongest winds and steepest seas will be from Gold Beach southward. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM 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://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. && $$ PZZ370-241115- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250125T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0004.250124T0000Z-250124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0005.250124T1800Z-250125T0600Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 209 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and steep to very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 ft. * WHERE...All areas, except strongest winds and steepest seas will be beyond 20 NM from shore and south of Cape Arago. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ PZZ356-241115- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250125T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0002.250124T1800Z-250125T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 209 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep seas 10 to 12 ft. * WHERE...All areas with the strongest winds and steepest seas south of Gold Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM 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://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. && $$ PZZ350-241115- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250125T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- 209 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
125 WHUS76 KMFR 240536 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 936 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 PZZ376-241845- /O.EXP.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250124T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.250124T0600Z-250125T0600Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 936 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...All areas, except strongest winds and steepest seas will be from Gold Beach southward. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM 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://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. && $$ PZZ356-241845- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250125T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.250124T1800Z-250125T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 936 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep seas 10 to 12 ft. * WHERE...All areas with the strongest winds and steepest seas south of Gold Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ370-241845- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250125T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0005.250124T1800Z-250125T0600Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 936 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and steep to very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 ft. * WHERE...All areas, except strongest winds and steepest seas will be beyond 20 NM from shore and south of Cape Arago. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ PZZ350-241845- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250125T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- 936 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
211 WHUS76 KMFR 241114 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 314 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 PZZ356-250015- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0002.250124T1800Z-250126T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 314 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep seas 10 to 12 ft. * WHERE...All areas with the strongest winds and steepest seas south of Gold Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ PZZ376-250015- /O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 314 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and steep seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...All areas, except strongest winds and steepest seas will be from Gold Beach southward. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ370-250015- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0005.250124T1800Z-250126T0600Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 314 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and steep to very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 ft. * WHERE...All areas, except strongest winds and steepest seas will be beyond 20 NM from shore and south of Cape Arago. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ PZZ350-250015- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- 314 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
640 WHUS76 KMFR 242149 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 149 PM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 PZZ376-251100- /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMFR.SE.W.0005.250126T0600Z-250126T1800Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 149 PM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 ft. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, steep to very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...All the area. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM Saturday to 10 AM PST 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. && $$ PZZ370-251100- /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250126T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 149 PM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 7 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Strongest winds and very steep seas will be beyond 20 NM from shore south of Reedsport and beyond 10 NM from shore near and south of Cape Blanco, with steep seas elsewhere. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ PZZ356-251100- /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 149 PM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep seas 8 to 10 ft . For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 7 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Gales and very steep and hazardous seas will affect areas beyond 5 nm from shore from near Gold Beach southward with steep seas and gusty winds elsewhere. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ PZZ350-251100- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- 149 PM PST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...All the area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
739 WHUS76 KMFR 251026 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 226 AM PST Sat Jan 25 2025 PZZ356-252330- /O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- 226 AM PST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 seconds. * WHERE...All the waters between Cape Blanco and Pt. St. George * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday. * 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. && $$ PZZ376-252330- /O.EXA.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0005.250125T1026Z-250126T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 226 AM PST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft at 12 seconds. Winds lower into Sunday with seas remaining high and steep. Weaker winds between 10 and 20 nm from shore. * WHERE...All the waters between Cape Blanco and Pt. St. George between 10 and 60 nm from shore. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ370-252330- /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250126T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 226 AM PST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 12 ft at 15 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft at 12 seconds. * WHERE...The waters between Florence and Cape Blanco between 10 and 60 nm from shore. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ PZZ350-252330- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- 226 AM PST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 15 seconds. * WHERE...The waters between Cape Blanco and Florence within 10 nm from shore. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
459 WHUS76 KMFR 252248 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 248 PM PST Sat Jan 25 2025 PZZ376-261200- /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250126T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0010.250126T1800Z-250127T0900Z/ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 248 PM PST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft at 12 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft at 17 seconds. For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft at 12 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Gales beyond 15 nm from shore this evening then Hazardous Seas over all of the waters into Sunday morning. A Small Craft Advisory follows through Sunday night. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM PST 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. && $$ PZZ370-261200- /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250126T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250126T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0010.250126T1800Z-250127T0900Z/ Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 248 PM PST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 6 to 11 ft at 15 seconds. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE....Hazardous Seas south of Reedsport and steep seas elsewhere into Sunday morning, then Small Craft Advisory for all of the waters through Sunday night. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ PZZ350-356-261200- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250127T0900Z/ 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- 248 PM PST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 12 to 15 seconds. * WHERE...All of the waters through Sunday morning, then beyond 8 nm from shore and also near Cape Blanco through Sunday night. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST 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
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 22, 9:46 PM PST, 4 hours 59 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 22, 9:46 PM PST, 4 hours 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
946 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025
...Updated AVIATION discussion for 06Z discussion...
.AVIATION...23/06Z TAFS...VFR levels continue across northern
California and southern Oregon tonight. Chances of fog remain in
guidance for the Umpqua Valley and chances of patchy fog remain for
the Rogue Valley. Satellite imagery indicates no development to
start the TAF period, so develpment for both areas remains in the
forecast but at slight to moderate confidence. Any development
should clear out by early Thursday morning.
Other areas will remain at VFR levels through the TAF period. -TAD
&&
.MARINE...Updated 945 PM Wednesday, January 22, 2025...
Gusty northery winds continue to build steep seas, generally beyond
5 nm from shore but also near shore of Cape Blanco and Gold Beach.
North of Coos Bay, steep seas are expected beyond 25 NM.
There's good agreement for a further increase with moderate to
strong north winds later in the week through the weekend due to a
strong thermal trough developing along the coast. The probability of
gale force winds being met at some point in time is high and around
55 percent south of Port Orford. Winds should peak in strength
Friday afternoon/night.
-Smith/Hermansen
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 229 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025/
DISCUSSION...High pressure aloft is positioned just off the
Oregon and northern California coast late this afternoon.
Meanwhile, a strong surface high is building in east of the
Cascades. This is resulting in strong subsidence over our forecast
area and skies are largely clear, aside from a few high cirrus. The
last couple of days have really dried things out around here and fog
has not been as prevalent as it was last week. With the high
building in tonight, there could be a little more west side valley
fog than the previous couple of nights, but don't foresee the
widespread fog that plagued us last week. Expect the usual areas
like the Umpqua Basin near Roseburg and the Rogue Valley near Grants
Pass to have several hours of fog/freezing fog late tonight/Thursday
morning. Patchy fog/freezing fog could also develop here in Medford
and portions of the Illinois Valley. It'll be another cold one with
low temperatures tonight ranging from 20-30F for the interior west
side valleys and 10-20F over the East Side. Some single digit
readings are expected in the Klamath Marsh area between Chiloquin
and Chemult. Coastal areas around Coos Bay will once again drop to
near freezing, but should be a few degrees higher than last night,
so will forgo a freeze warning since the duration of temps that low
won't be as long.
The high will settle southward along the California coast on
Thursday maintaining dry weather over the area. Models are showing a
bit more cirrus, especially over northern and western areas as the
ridge flattens, but there should still be at least some filtered
sunshine for most. High temperatures will be very similar to today.
The next upper trough will press southward from western Canada
Thursday night, then move through the PacNW Friday. Since this
system will be moving from north to south with an over land
trajectory, we aren't expecting much, if any, precipitation. There
could be a few snow flurries over the mountains, but that's about
it. What it will do, however, is end the pattern of air stagnation
(at least briefly). Our air stagnation advisory has an ending time
of noon PST Friday, which is fine. A strong pressure gradient will
develop across the area and this will bring strong N-NE winds late
Fri/Fri night that will become NE-E Sat. Mid-level (700 mb) winds
are projected to be in the 35-45kt range with even up to ~55kt over
the mountains Fri night/Sat morning. Expect widespread breezy to
windy conditions over the upper slopes/ridges and also some of the
valleys that happen to align with the wind (Illinois valley). Local
fire weather guidance is showing NE winds in the 25-35 mph range at
many of the RAWS sites with gusts of 45-55 mph over the higher
terrain. It isn't often that we need wind advisories for NE offshore
flow, but this may be one where it's necessary in some places.
Models are showing a strong MFR- RDD pressure gradient (in reverse
compared to what we usually see with southerly storms). In this
case, we'll see stronger northerly winds through the Shasta Valley
that may also bring very breezy conditions to Mount Shasta City on
Saturday. We'll continue to evaluate wind advisory potential. In
addition to the winds, there will also be a much colder air mass
moving in from the north, so this will result in very cold
conditions over the East Side. We'll be considering a cold weather
advisory for the combination of the cold/wind expected Friday night
through Saturday night. Right now, apparent temperatures near or
even below zero are possible during this period. One other thing we
should note is that while there is a substantial snow pack near and
above 5000 feet in the mountains/Cascades, those that have
prescription burn interests should be aware of the wind potential
coupled with potentially lower RHs as another dry air mass moves in
over the weekend. This could lead to some potential for pile burns
to escape. Please use caution if planning to burn this weekend.
After the upper trough pushes southward into the Great Basin, it
will close off and settle into southern California Sunday into
Monday. This will allow the offshore upper high to flop over into
the PacNW again resulting in a transition back to (you guessed it)
more stagnant conditions. This means more dry weather with cold
nights, mainly sunny days with slightly milder afternoons. Winds
should relax to more typical levels. Fog may not be as much of an
issue this go around because of the drying air mass and the strong
offshore event This pattern looks to last through at least mid next
week. Guidance is trying to show the ridge breaking down toward the
end of next week and some fronts at least trying to reach the coast
at the end of the month/beginning of February.
-Spilde
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Air Stagnation Advisory until noon PST Friday for ORZ021-023>026-
029>031.
CA...None.
PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM PST Friday
for PZZ350-356-370-376.
Gale Watch from Friday morning through Saturday morning for
PZZ356-376.
Hazardous Seas Warning from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday
for PZZ370-376.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 9:28 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 17 hr | |
| Jan 23, 2:45 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 11 hr | |
| Jan 23, 2:09 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 62 hr | |
| Jan 23, 2:34 PM PST | Cold Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 67 hr |
| Jan 23, 2:34 PM PST | Freeze Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 13 hr |
| Jan 23, 2:34 PM PST | Freeze Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 13 hr |
| Jan 23, 2:34 PM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 61 hr |
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