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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
805 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ350-041615-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0082.251005T1200Z-251006T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
805 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8
  ft at 8 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
805 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ356-041615-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0082.251004T2100Z-251006T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
805 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO
11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  steep seas 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds expected.

* WHERE...Initially south of Port Orford Saturday afternoon,
  expanding to all areas late Saturday night and lasting through
  Sunday evening.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
805 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ370-041615-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0082.251005T1200Z-251007T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
805 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft at 8 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas on Sunday, then beyond 20 NM from shore on
  Monday.

* WHEN...From 5 AM 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
805 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ376-041615-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0082.251004T2100Z-251007T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
805 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  steep seas 7 to 9 ft at 8 seconds expected.

* WHERE...Initially south of Port Orford Saturday afternoon,
  expanding to all areas late Saturday night and lasting through
  Monday evening.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1009 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ470-041315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0105.251004T1000Z-251005T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0035.251005T0600Z-251005T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0044.251005T1000Z-251005T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1009 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM
PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 11 AM PDT Sunday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM PDT
  Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
154 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ272-273-041200-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0109.251004T0600Z-251004T1200Z/
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-
154 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas around 7 ft at 8 seconds and northwest winds 10 to
  15 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...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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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