Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
936 WHUS76 KMFR 222216 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 216 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025 PZZ356-376-231130- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250124T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0001.250124T1800Z-250125T1800Z/ 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- 216 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep seas 10 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory, all areas. For the Gale Watch, all areas south of Brookings. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible. * 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-231130- /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250124T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 216 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...South of Coos Bay, mainly beyond 5 nm from shore but including the near shore waters around Cape Blanco and Gold Beach. North of Coos Bay, areas beyond 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford