Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
018 WHUS76 KMFR 080337 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 837 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 PZZ356-376-081645- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-240508T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0022.240508T0600Z-240509T1200Z/ 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- 837 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 8 to 11 ft due to a mix of short period wind seas and west northwest swell expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds increasing to 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep, short period seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Conditions hazardous to small craft will affect areas beyond 1 nm from shore and near capes from Port Orford south through this evening. Gales and very steep, hazardous seas will develop tonight beyond 5 nm from shore south of Gold Beach and beyond 10 nm from shore south of Cape Blanco to Gold Beach. Gales and very steep hazardous seas will affect all areas Wednesday afternoon and night. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, until 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-081645- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0041.240508T0600Z-240508T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0029.240508T2100Z-240509T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 837 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 8 to 10 ft due to a mix of short period wind seas and west northwest swell. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Conditions hazardous to small craft will affect most areas tonight and Wednesday morning. Very steep and hazardous seas will develop across the waters Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford