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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
227 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025

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/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0033.000000T0000Z-250811T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-250810T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
227 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gale force gusts up to 40
  kt and steep to very steep wind driven seas 8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...All areas. Gales are expected south of Gold Beach.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 8 PM PDT Sunday.
  For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels.

* 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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/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0033.000000T0000Z-250811T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250811T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
227 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  steep to very steep wind-driven seas 7 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...All areas. The steepest seas are expected beyond 2 nm
  from shore and south of Gold Beach.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-091030-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250811T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
227 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  steep wind-driven seas 7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

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