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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
201 PM PDT Tue Jul 2 2024

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/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240704T1200Z/
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-
201 PM PDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep wind-driven seas 10 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...All areas, with the strongest winds expected beyond 2
  nm from shore and south of Port Orford.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. The strongest winds and
  steepest seas are expected in the afternoons and evenings.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-031015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0038.000000T0000Z-240704T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-240704T1200Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
201 PM PDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  steep to very steep and hazardous wind-driven seas 7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Warning level seas are expected south of Cape Arago
  with conditions hazardous to small craft expected for all
  other areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. The strongest winds and
  steepest seas are expected in the afternoons and evenings.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ350-031015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-240704T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
201 PM PDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  steep wind-driven seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. The strongest winds and
  steepest seas are expected in the afternoons and evenings.

* 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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