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WHUS76 KMFR 202136
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
236 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

PZZ356-376-211045-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0021.240421T2100Z-240423T0600Z/
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-
236 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be beyond 10 nm
  from shore.

* 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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PZZ350-370-211045-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0034.240422T0000Z-240423T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
236 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* 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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