WWA Summary for Gale Warning Issued by MFR

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

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Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
215 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt and very seas 15 to 20 ft. For the Hazardous Seas
  Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Sunday. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday.

* 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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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
731 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ820-040330-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
731 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.MON...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.TUE...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
731 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ810-040330-
Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
731 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. Chance of rain.
.SUN...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...N to NW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.WED...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 17 to 19 ft.

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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
731 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ815-040330-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
731 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 17 ft. Scattered showers.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W. Seas 12 to
16 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
9 to 11 ft. Scattered showers.
.MON...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 6 to
8 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.WED...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
207 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

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Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
207 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 13 ft at 12
  seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 17 ft at 11 seconds and south
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 16
  ft at 11 seconds and west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10
  to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning.
  Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this
  evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7
  AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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