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WHUS76 KMFR 090909
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
209 AM PDT Sun Aug 9 2020

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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-
209 AM PDT Sun Aug 9 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt. Very steep
  wind driven seas between 10 and 15 ft.

* WHERE...Gales are expected south of Port Orford, with hazardous
  seas warning conditions affecting the remainder of the area.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT Monday. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT
  Monday.

* 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://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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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Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
209 AM PDT Sun Aug 9 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt. Steep wind driven seas between 9
  and 12 ft.

* WHERE...Hazardous seas warning conditions will affect areas
  south of Reedsport with small craft conditions for the remainder
  of the area.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT Monday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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.

&&

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