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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1259 PM PDT Mon May 20 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-
1259 PM PDT Mon May 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* 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. Starting at 11 PM tonight, all areas except for north
  of Gold Beach to 5NM will be under a Small Craft Advisory.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1259 PM PDT Mon May 20 2024

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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-
1259 PM PDT Mon May 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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 this evening.

* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
229 PM PDT Mon May 20 2024

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Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
229 PM PDT Mon May 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Steep seas 6 to 8 ft at 8 seconds and north winds 15 to
  20 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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