Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
807 WHUS76 KMFR 192123 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 223 PM PDT Fri Jul 19 2024 PZZ356-376-201030- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0060.240720T0900Z-240721T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0015.240722T2100Z-240724T0300Z/ 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- 223 PM PDT Fri Jul 19 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft at 8 seconds possible. * WHERE...Around Port Orford southward. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...For the Small Craft Advisory, gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. For the Gale Watch, strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. Bar crossing could become treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering 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