Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
495 WHUS76 KMFR 180903 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 203 AM PDT Fri Apr 18 2025 PZZ356-376-182215- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250419T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0025.000000T0000Z-250420T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0016.250419T1500Z-250420T0600Z/ 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- 203 AM PDT Fri Apr 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep to very steep seas 8 to 10 ft through early Saturday morning. North winds increase Saturday morning, reaching gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep seas increase to 10 to 12 ft. * WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small craft. Very steep seas are most likely beyond 5 nm from shore and south of Port Orford through early Saturday morning. Then all areas will experience very steep seas with gales expected south of Gold Beach and within 30 nm from shore. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 11 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-182215- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250420T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0026.250419T1500Z-250420T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 203 AM PDT Fri Apr 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 8 ft through early Saturday morning. Seas increase Saturday, becoming steep to very steep 8 to 10 ft. * WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small craft through Saturday morning. Very steep seas develop Saturday south of Coos Bay and beyond 10 nm from shore, except closer to shore in the vicinity of Cape Blanco. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford