Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
746 WHUS76 KMFR 182109 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 209 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024 PZZ356-376-191200- /O.CAN.KMFR.SE.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240519T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0024.240518T2109Z-240521T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240521T0600Z/ 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 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep wind driven seas 8 to 12 ft at 8 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep wind driven seas 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds. * WHERE...For the Gale Warning: Mainly south of Gold Beach and between 5 and 30 NM from shore. For the small craft advisory: all other areas. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. However, the strongest winds and steepest seas will occur during the afternoon and evening hours each day. Lower winds and seas will occur during the late night and morning hours. * 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-191200- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240521T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 209 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep wind driven seas 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. However, the strongest winds and steepest seas will occur during the afternoon and evening hours each day. Lower winds and seas will occur during the late night and morning hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford