Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
690 WHUS76 KMFR 200902 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 202 AM PDT Mon May 20 2024 PZZ356-376-202215- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240521T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240521T0600Z/ 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 Mon May 20 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep wind driven seas 8 to 12 ft at 8 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep wind driven seas 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds. * WHERE...For the Gale Warning: mainly south of Gold Beach and between 5 and 30 NM from shore. For the Small Craft Advisory: all other areas. Starting at 11 PM tonight, all areas will be under a Small Craft Advisory. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. * 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-202215- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240521T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 202 AM PDT Mon May 20 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep wind driven seas 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford