859 
WHUS76 KMFR 162002
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
102 PM PDT Tue Sep 16 2025

PZZ356-376-171230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0076.250918T0000Z-250919T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0013.250918T0600Z-250919T0600Z/
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-
102 PM PDT Tue Sep 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM
PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 9 to 11 ft. For the Gale
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  10 to 14 ft at 8 seconds possible.

* WHERE...For the first small craft, all areas. For the second small
  craft, the inner waters out to about 10-20 nm. For the Gale 
  Watch, everywhere else in the outer waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 11 
  PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ370-171230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0076.250918T0000Z-250919T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.A.0012.250918T0600Z-250919T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
102 PM PDT Tue Sep 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM
PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft. For the
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 ft  
  possible.

* WHERE...For the small craft advisory, all areas until 11 PM
  Wednesday, then around 20 nm offshore from Cape Blanco and out 
  to 60 nm from Coos Bay. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, everywhere
  else.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 11 
  PM PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Wednesday 
  evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 
  damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ350-171230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0076.250918T0000Z-250919T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
102 PM PDT Tue Sep 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT 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