Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
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Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
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-
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds and
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18
ft at 15 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 kt expected.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
236 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
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Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
236 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts to 45 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
236 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ170-173-176-280645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260128T1400Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
236 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt, with gusts to 45 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
207 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ800-281030-
Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
207 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming S to SW 20 to
30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. Chance of rain. Scattered showers.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Chance of
rain.
.THU...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S 25 to 35 kt. Seas
13 to 16 ft.
.FRI...S winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming S to SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
14 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SE 10 to
20 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SUN...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 9 to 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
207 PM PST Tue Jan 27 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.
PZZ805-281030-
Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
207 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt,
then, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
14 to 19 ft. Chance of rain.
.THU...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt. Seas
14 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.FRI...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SE winds less than 10 kt, becoming SE 10 to
20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.SUN...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 10 to 11 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
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/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0004.260128T0600Z-260129T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0009.260128T0600Z-260129T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South gales 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very
steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft. South winds ease late this
evening to advisory levels 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Seas remain steep to very steep and hazardous 9 to 12 ft at 10
seconds.
* WHERE...All areas through this evening. Very steep seas will
persist beyond 5 nm from shore and from Port Orford northward.
Steep seas are expected for all other areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ370-281200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0004.260128T0600Z-260129T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft. South winds ease late this
evening to advisory levels 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Seas remain steep to very steep and hazardous 11 to 13 ft at 10
seconds.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
PST Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ210-281445-
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/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260130T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM
PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
expected. Seas 7 to 12 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning,
very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 15 seconds and
south winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 7 PM PST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.08 kt at 1154 PM Tuesday.
Seas 10 to 11 ft. Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 1233 PM Wednesday.
Seas 9 to 10 ft. Ebb current of 2.22 kt at 112 AM Thursday. Seas
12 to 15 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ251>253-281445-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260130T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM
PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 12 ft at 12
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to
17 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 7 PM PST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
236 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
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Grays Harbor Bar-
236 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions. Combined seas building to 8 to 10
ft tonight.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum ebb currents will occur around
1145 PM Tuesday and 1230 PM Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ350-356-281200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0004.260128T0600Z-260129T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0009.260128T0600Z-260129T0600Z/
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-
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South gales 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very
steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft. South winds ease late this
evening to advisory levels 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Seas remain steep to very steep and hazardous 9 to 12 ft at 10
seconds.
* WHERE...All areas through this evening. Very steep seas will
persist beyond 5 nm from shore and from Port Orford northward.
Steep seas are expected for all other areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Hazardous Seas Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ210-281445-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260130T0300Z/
Columbia River Bar-
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM
PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
expected. Seas 7 to 12 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning,
very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft at 15 seconds and
south winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 7 PM PST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.08 kt at 1154 PM Tuesday.
Seas 10 to 11 ft. Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 1233 PM Wednesday.
Seas 9 to 10 ft. Ebb current of 2.22 kt at 112 AM Thursday. Seas
12 to 15 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ251>253-281445-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0004.260129T0000Z-260130T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM
PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 12 ft at 12
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to
17 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 7 PM PST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ271>273-281445-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0004.260128T0600Z-260130T0300Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
242 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds and
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18
ft at 15 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 kt expected.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ350-356-281200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0004.260128T0600Z-260129T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0009.260128T0600Z-260129T0600Z/
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-
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South gales 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very
steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft. South winds ease late this
evening to advisory levels 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Seas remain steep to very steep and hazardous 9 to 12 ft at 10
seconds.
* WHERE...All areas through this evening. Very steep seas will
persist beyond 5 nm from shore and from Port Orford northward.
Steep seas are expected for all other areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ370-281200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0004.260128T0600Z-260129T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
126 PM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft. South winds ease late this
evening to advisory levels 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Seas remain steep to very steep and hazardous 11 to 13 ft at 10
seconds.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
Air Quality Alert
ORC035-037-281545-
Klamath-Lake-
Including the cities of Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland,
Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
733 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until noon PST today. This advisory
is in effect for southern Klamath County and Lake County due to
stagnant air conditions trapping smoke and other air pollutants near
the ground where people breathe.
People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart
or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
Check current air quality conditions and advisories at
https://aqi.oregon.gov
$$
