Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
695 WHUS76 KMFR 212257 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 257 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 PZZ350-356-370-376-221300- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-241122T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0037.241122T0300Z-241123T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0058.241123T0000Z-241123T1200Z/ 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- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 257 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt and steep seas 11 to 14 ft through this evening. South winds increase to gales 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas build to 15 to 20 ft. There will be a brief period late tonight when isolated areas could experience storm force gusts of 55 to 60 kt. Winds ease below gales Friday evening, becoming southwest 20 to 30 kt and seas remain very steep and hazardous 14 to 19 ft. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. * 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