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Gale Warning 13, NWS Medford, OR

June 28, 2026

NWS Medford, OR issued this gale warning at Jun 28, 2026, 11:46 PM PDT. It took effect at Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 66 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jun 28, 2026, 11:46 PM PDT (06:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Jul 2, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
66 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

The text

As transmitted.

165 
WHUS76 KMFR 290646
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1146 PM PDT Sun Jun 28 2026

PZZ356-376-292100-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260629T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260701T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0009.260629T1800Z-260701T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0013.260629T1800Z-260701T0600Z/
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-
1146 PM PDT Sun Jun 28 2026

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 9 to 10 ft at 7 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  north winds 20 to 30 kt and steep seas 7 to 9 ft at 7 to 8 
  seconds expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep seas 9 to 13 ft at 7 to 8 
  seconds expected.

* WHERE...Very steep seas south of Gold Beach through Monday
  morning, then gales likely south of Gold Beach Monday afternoon
  through Tuesday evening. Elsewhere, small craft advisory level
  conditions are expected. 

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. For the 
  Gale Warning, from 11 AM Monday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-292100-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260701T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1146 PM PDT Sun Jun 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 to 8 seconds.

* WHERE...All of the area.

* WHEN...Until 11 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...

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
8 follow-up statements
845 
WHUS76 KMFR 292049
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
149 PM PDT Mon Jun 29 2026

PZZ356-376-301200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
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-
149 PM PDT Mon Jun 29 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  around 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 25 to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds.

* WHERE...Very steep seas and isolated gales possible south of 
  Gold Beach through Wednesday night. Elsewhere, small craft 
  advisory level conditions are expected.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-301200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
149 PM PDT Mon Jun 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 9 ft at 9 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
177 
WHUS76 KMFR 300725
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1225 AM PDT Tue Jun 30 2026

PZZ356-376-302030-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
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-
1225 AM PDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  around 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft at 7 to 8 seconds. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts around
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 8 seconds.

* WHERE...Very steep seas and areas of gales south of Gold Beach 
  through Wednesday night. Elsewhere, small craft advisory level 
  conditions are expected.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-302030-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1225 AM PDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Steep seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 to 9 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
725 
WHUS76 KMFR 300833
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
133 AM PDT Tue Jun 30 2026

PZZ356-376-302145-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
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-
133 AM PDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts around 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft at 7 to 8 seconds. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  around 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 8 seconds.

* WHERE...Very steep seas and areas of gales south of Gold Beach 
  through Wednesday night. Elsewhere, small craft advisory level 
  conditions are expected.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-302145-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
133 AM PDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Steep seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 to 9 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
654 
WHUS76 KMFR 302028
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
128 PM PDT Tue Jun 30 2026

PZZ356-376-011200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
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 Tue Jun 30 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  around 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft at 9 seconds.

* WHERE...Very steep seas and isolated areas of gales south of 
  Gold Beach through Wednesday night. Elsewhere, small craft 
  advisory level conditions are expected.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-011200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
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 Tue Jun 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 9 ft at 9 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
397 
WHUS76 KMFR 010703
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1203 AM PDT Wed Jul 1 2026

PZZ356-376-012130-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
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-
1203 AM PDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  around 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft at 7 to 8 seconds. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 to 9 seconds.

* WHERE...Very steep seas and areas of gales south of Gold Beach 
  through Wednesday night. Elsewhere, small craft advisory level 
  conditions are expected.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-012130-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1203 AM PDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 9 ft at 9 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
447 
WHUS76 KMFR 011240
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
540 AM PDT Wed Jul 1 2026

PZZ356-376-012130-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260703T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
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-
540 AM PDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep
  to very steep seas of 6 to 11 ft at 7 to 8 seconds are expected
  through Wednesday night. Then, winds lower to 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts to 30 kt and steep seas of 6 to 9 feet at 7 to 8 seconds 
  are expected Thursday through Thursday night. Isolated very 
  steep seas of 10 feet may develop briefly Thursday afternoon 
  between 5 and 20 nm from shore south of Brookings. 

* WHERE...Very steep seas and areas of gales south of Gold Beach
  through Wednesday night with small craft advisory level
  conditions are expected. Small craft advisory conditions for all
  areas south of Cape Blanco Thursday and Thursday night. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-012130-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
540 AM PDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 9 ft at 9 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
482 
WHUS76 KMFR 011823
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1123 AM PDT Wed Jul 1 2026

PZZ356-376-021100-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260704T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
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-
1123 AM PDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and steep to
  very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 ft. North winds ease late
  tonight to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas remain steep
  7 to 9 ft. 

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small
  craft. Gales and very steep warning level seas are expected from
  Gold Beach southward through tonight.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-021100-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1123 AM PDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Steep fresh swell seas 6 to 8 ft at 8 to 9 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
129 
WHUS76 KMFR 020902
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
202 AM PDT Thu Jul 2 2026

PZZ356-376-022215-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260704T0600Z/
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-
202 AM PDT Thu Jul 2 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 kt and steep to very steep and
  hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft. North winds ease early Thursday
  morning to 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and seas 
  remain steep 7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to 
  small craft. Gales and very steep warning level seas are 
  expected from Gold Beach southward through tonight.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-021200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260702T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
202 AM PDT Thu Jul 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Steep fresh swell seas 6 to 8 ft at 8 to 9 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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 Jun 28, 4:09 PM PDT, 7 hours 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 28, 4:09 PM PDT, 7 hours 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
409 PM PDT Sun Jun 28 2026

.UPDATE...Aviation discussion updated.

&&

.AVIATION...29/00Z TAFs...VFR condition prevail this afternoon,
with the exception of some areas along the coast, coastal mountains,
and the western slopes of the Cascades and foothills, where showers,
MVFR ceilings and terrain obscurations are possible due to upslope
winds. Shower activity will dissipate tonight, with MVFR ceilings
spreading to much of the coast and the Umpqua Basin. This should
burn off through the morning, with VFR then prevailing through the
rest of the day.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 244 PM PDT Sun Jun 28 2026/

DISCUSSION...Cool temperatures and cloudy skies continue today as
an upper trough lingers over the area. Northerly flow aloft is
keeping slight shower chances (20-40%) over the Cascades north of
Crater Lake, but activity elsewhere should be minimal.

Overnight lows look to be on the cooler side again as well.
Observations from areas east of the Cascades indicate a patchwork of
brief frost/freeze conditions from Saturday night into this morning.
Current observations show either warmer temperatures, higher
humidities, or a combination of both. The conclusion, at least for
this discussion, is low confidence in hazardous conditions and no
need for a Frost Advisory. However, areas where cloud cover
decreases this afternoon would see more radiational cooling.
Individuals with sensitive plants or animals may want to consider
preventative actions.

The upper trough remains in place but weakens through the week,
bringing a gradual warming trend but with temperatures staying below
seasonal norms through Thursday. Shortwaves following the trough
look to keep afternoon breezes just above normal speeds, especially
over elevated terrain. Winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts approaching
30 mph may be present at higher elevations. Drier air aloft is
minimizing thunderstorm chances through the forecast period.

Currently, Friday is showing a return to normal temperatures. A weak
upper ridge looks to nudge daytime highs about 5 degrees above
normal across the area. This would bring high 60s to mid 70s along
the coast and high 80s to mid 90s to west side valleys. East of the
Cascades would see temperatures in the mid to high 80s. A zonal flow
pattern could keep uneventful seasonal conditions in place beyond
next weekend. -TAD

&&

MARINE...Updated 100 PM PDT Sunday, June 28, 2026...North
winds continue to maintain strengthen today, and will result in very
steep and hazardous seas from Gold Beach southward this afternoon
and evening. North of these areas, incoming swell and north winds
will maintain steep seas. A brief period of gale force gusts are
possible south of Brookings and within 20 nm from shore today. This
pattern will further strengthen Monday through Tuesday evening, with
gales likely south of Nesika Beach. Elsewhere, northerly winds and
strengthening northwest swell may continue steep seas through Tuesday
evening and potentially into Wednesday. Winds ease slightly with
improving conditions late in the week.

&&

.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...CA...None.

PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM PDT Tuesday
     for PZZ350-356-370-376.

Hazardous Seas Warning until 11 AM PDT Monday for PZZ356-376.

     Gale Watch from Monday morning through Tuesday evening for
     PZZ356-376.

&&

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