Marine Weather Message Issued by NWS Medford, OR
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
421 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024
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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-
421 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 7 seconds expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 7 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to
small craft. Very steep seas and gale force winds are expected
south of Port Orford and beyond 3 to 5 nm from shore.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday.
* 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.
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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-
421 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5
to 8 ft at 6 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.
* 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...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
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