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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
219 AM PDT Tue Jul 15 2025

PZZ356-376-152230-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250716T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.250716T0600Z-250717T1200Z/
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-
219 AM PDT Tue Jul 15 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 9 seconds. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...All areas, though the strongest winds are expected
  south of Port Orford and generally beyond 2 to 3 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT
  Thursday.

* 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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