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WHUS76 KMFR 192035
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
135 PM PDT Sat Apr 19 2025

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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-
135 PM PDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 43 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 10 to 12 ft at 9 seconds. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 11 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...For the Gale Warning, areas south of Port Orford around
  5 nm to 30 nm away from shore. For the Hazardous Seas Warning,
  all other areas south of Bandon. For the following Small Craft
  Advisory, all other areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning and Hazardous Seas Warning, until
  11 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM
  this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-200600-
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/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250420T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
135 PM PDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds.

* WHERE...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, areas south of Bandon.
  For the following Small Craft Advisory, all other areas.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

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