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WHUS76 KMFR 222012
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

PZZ376-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0028.240423T0000Z-240423T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0035.240423T1200Z-240424T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...A gale warning is in effect with north winds 25 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 ft at 11 seconds. This
  will gradually decrease tonight to 15 to 25 kt north winds with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 10 seconds by Tuesday
  morning when Small Craft conditions return.

* WHERE...All areas.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be beyond 10 nm
  from shore.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240424T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Gale warning south of Bandon, then small craft in all
  areas.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.240423T0000Z-240424T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft tonight then 4 to 7 ft tomorrow morning.

* WHERE...All areas.

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

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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