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WHUS76 KMFR 220738
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1238 AM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

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/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1238 AM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  steep seas 7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Gales south of Bandon, small craft northward.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.

* 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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/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
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-
1238 AM PDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  9 to 13 ft at 12 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas, especially 10 nm offshore and beyond.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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