Marine Weather Message
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WHUS76 KMFR 172102
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
202 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 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-
202 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft at 7 seconds. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 7 to 9 ft at 7 seconds expected.

* 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 Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels.

* 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-
202 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM 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.

&&

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