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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Medford OR

421 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024



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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-

421 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024



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

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...



* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts

  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 7 seconds expected. For the

  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to

  40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 7 seconds expected.



* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to 

  small craft. Very steep seas and gale force winds are expected 

  south of Port Orford and beyond 3 to 5 nm from shore.



* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the 

  Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday.



* 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.



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Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-

Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-

421 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...



* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5

  to 8 ft at 6 seconds expected.



* WHERE...All areas.



* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.



* 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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