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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 AM PST Fri Feb 21 2025

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/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.250221T1200Z-250222T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0003.250222T1800Z-250223T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0006.250222T1800Z-250223T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
205 AM PST Fri Feb 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft at 15 seconds
  expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft at 8 to 10 seconds
  expected.

* WHERE...All areas from Florence to Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM early this
  morning to 10 AM PST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10
  AM Saturday to 10 AM 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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/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0023.250221T1200Z-250223T1800Z/
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-
205 AM PST Fri Feb 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  steep seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 to 15 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas between Cape Blanco and Pt. St. George.

* WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 10 AM PST 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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