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WHUS76 KMFR 160358
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
858 PM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

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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-
858 PM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep to
  very steep and hazardous wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft through
  Tuesday morning. Winds strengthen in the afternoons and evenings
  Tuesday into Wednesday, reaching gale force 25 to 25 kt with
  gusts to 40 kt. Steep to very steep wind seas of 9 to 12 ft
  continue through midweek.

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small
  craft. Very steep seas and gale force winds are expected south
  of Port Orford and beyond 3 to 5 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the
  Gale Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 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.

&&

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Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* 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...From 2 PM Tuesday to 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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