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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
154 PM PDT Mon May 6 2024

PZZ376-071000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0041.240507T2100Z-240508T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0009.240508T1800Z-240509T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0009.240508T1800Z-240509T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
154 PM PDT Mon May 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 11 to 15 ft at 8 seconds possible, with very steep and
  hazardous seas 11 to 15 ft at 9 seconds elsewhere.

* WHERE...Advisory conditions from Port Orford south, then Gales
  from Cape Blanco south, except beyond 50 NM where hazardous seas
  are expected.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday to 11
  AM PDT Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Wednesday
  morning through late Wednesday night. For the Gale Watch, from
  Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering 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.

&&

$$

PZZ356-071000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0041.240507T2100Z-240508T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0009.240508T1800Z-240509T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
154 PM PDT Mon May 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 9 seconds
  expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 9 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Advisory conditions for all areas beyond 1 nm from
  shore, expanding to all areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Tuesday to 11
  AM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning
  through late Wednesday night.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-071000-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0009.240508T1800Z-240509T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
154 PM PDT Mon May 6 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft at 9 seconds
  possible, with north winds gusting up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.

&&

$$

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