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Gale Warning 21, NWS Medford, OR

July 10, 2025

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Jul 10, 2025, 2:11 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 10, 2025, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 34 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jul 10, 2025, 2:11 AM PDT (09:11 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 10, 2025, 5:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 12, 2025, 2:45 AM PDT
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

190 
WHUS76 KMFR 100911
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
211 AM PDT Thu Jul 10 2025

PZZ356-376-102215-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0064.250710T1200Z-250711T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0021.250711T0000Z-250712T0600Z/
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-
211 AM PDT Thu Jul 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 8 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

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

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-102215-
/O.EXB.KMFR.SC.Y.0064.250711T0000Z-250712T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
211 AM PDT Thu Jul 10 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT 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
4 follow-up statements
521 
WHUS76 KMFR 102104
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
204 PM PDT Thu Jul 10 2025

PZZ356-376-111015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-250711T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.250711T0000Z-250713T0300Z/
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-
204 PM PDT Thu Jul 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep wind driven seas 8 to 12 ft at 8 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas south of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 
  PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-111015-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0064.250711T0000Z-250713T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
204 PM PDT Thu Jul 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
  wind driven seas 5 to 8 ft at 6 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas north of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT 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
171 
WHUS76 KMFR 111035
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
335 AM PDT Fri Jul 11 2025

PZZ356-376-112345-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250713T0300Z/
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-
335 AM PDT Fri Jul 11 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very 
  steep wind driven seas 8 to 12 ft at 8 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas south of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 
  PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-112345-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-250713T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
335 AM PDT Fri Jul 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep wind driven seas 5 to 8 ft at 6 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas north of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT 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
621 
WHUS76 KMFR 112028
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
128 PM PDT Fri Jul 11 2025

PZZ356-376-121200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250714T0000Z/
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-
128 PM PDT Fri Jul 11 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas 9 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...All areas, though the strongest winds are expected south
  of Port Orford and beyond 5 nm from shore.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-121200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-250714T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
128 PM PDT Fri Jul 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  wind driven seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT 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
845 
WHUS76 KMFR 120945
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
Issued by National Weather Service Eureka CA
245 AM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025

PZZ356-376-121045-
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250714T0000Z/
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-
245 AM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

PZZ350-370-121045-
/O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-250714T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
245 AM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

The office that day

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