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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0023 Issued by the Medford Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-22 15:29:24 253 WHUS76 KMFR 222128 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 128 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 PZZ350-370-231200- /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.000000T0000Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251223T0600Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0023.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 128 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt, with occasional gusts to 40 kt through this afternoon. Very steep and hazardous seas of 12 to 15 ft expected. Winds ease tonight, but seas remain steep 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds. South winds increase Tuesday evening, possibly reaching gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very steep wind driven seas of 12 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...All areas * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ356-376-231200- /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.000000T0000Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0023.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 128 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with gusts to 30 kt through this afternoon. Steep to very steep and hazardous seas of 9 to 13 ft expected. Winds ease tonight, but seas remain steep 9 to 10 ft at 12 seconds. South winds increase Tuesday evening, possibly reaching gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very steep wind driven seas of 12 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...Very steep and hazardous seas are expected for all areas north of Port Orford. South of Port Orford, very steep and hazardous seas are generally expected beyond 20 nm of shore, with conditions hazardous to small craft for all other areas. Gales are possible across all areas. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-22 15:29:24 253 WHUS76 KMFR 222128 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 128 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 PZZ350-370-231200- /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.000000T0000Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251223T0600Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0023.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 128 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt, with occasional gusts to 40 kt through this afternoon. Very steep and hazardous seas of 12 to 15 ft expected. Winds ease tonight, but seas remain steep 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds. South winds increase Tuesday evening, possibly reaching gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very steep wind driven seas of 12 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...All areas * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ356-376-231200- /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.000000T0000Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0023.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 128 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with gusts to 30 kt through this afternoon. Steep to very steep and hazardous seas of 9 to 13 ft expected. Winds ease tonight, but seas remain steep 9 to 10 ft at 12 seconds. South winds increase Tuesday evening, possibly reaching gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very steep wind driven seas of 12 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...Very steep and hazardous seas are expected for all areas north of Port Orford. South of Port Orford, very steep and hazardous seas are generally expected beyond 20 nm of shore, with conditions hazardous to small craft for all other areas. Gales are possible across all areas. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-23 04:05:49 631 WHUS76 KMFR 231005 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 205 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 PZZ350-356-370-376-232315- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0023.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 205 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt, with occasional gusts to 40 kt through this afternoon. Very steep and hazardous seas of 12 to 15 ft expected. Winds ease tonight, but seas remain steep 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds. South winds increase Tuesday evening, possibly reaching gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very steep wind driven seas of 12 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-23 16:13:54 411 WHUS76 KMFR 232213 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 213 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 PZZ350-356-370-376-241115- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0023.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0036.251224T0600Z-251226T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 213 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph tonight, becoming south to southwest 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt by early Wednesday morning. Storm force gusts are possible. Steep west seas around 10 feet at 12 seconds tonight becoming very steep and wind driven 12 to 18 feet at 8 seconds Wednesday. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...The Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 10 PM PST this evening followed by a Gale Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Thursday. * 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. 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