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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0113 Issued by the Medford Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-21 16:15:58 981 WHUS76 KMFR 212215 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 215 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 PZZ350-370-221115- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.251222T0600Z-251222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.251222T1800Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251223T1200Z-251224T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 215 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds expected tonight into Monday morning. South winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and wind-driven seas becoming very steep and hazardous 12 to 16 ft by Monday afternoon and continuing into Monday night. Winds easing Tuesday, but steep seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds persist. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ356-376-221115- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.251222T0600Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.251222T1800Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251223T1200Z-251224T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 215 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds expected tonight into Monday morning. South winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and wind-driven seas becoming steep to very steep and hazardous 10 to 14 ft by Monday afternoon and continuing into Monday night. Winds easing Tuesday, but steep seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds persist. * WHERE...All areas, except the strongest winds and steepest seas will be from Port Orford northward. Very steep seas are also expected beyond 30 NM from and north of Brookings. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-21 16:15:58 981 WHUS76 KMFR 212215 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 215 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 PZZ350-370-221115- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.251222T0600Z-251222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.251222T1800Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251223T1200Z-251224T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 215 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds expected tonight into Monday morning. South winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and wind-driven seas becoming very steep and hazardous 12 to 16 ft by Monday afternoon and continuing into Monday night. Winds easing Tuesday, but steep seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds persist. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ356-376-221115- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.251222T0600Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.251222T1800Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251223T1200Z-251224T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 215 PM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds expected tonight into Monday morning. South winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and wind-driven seas becoming steep to very steep and hazardous 10 to 14 ft by Monday afternoon and continuing into Monday night. Winds easing Tuesday, but steep seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds persist. * WHERE...All areas, except the strongest winds and steepest seas will be from Port Orford northward. Very steep seas are also expected beyond 30 NM from and north of Brookings. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-22 04:20:35 640 WHUS76 KMFR 221020 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 220 AM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 PZZ356-376-222330- /O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251222T1020Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.251222T1800Z-251223T0600Z/ 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- 220 AM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds this morning. South winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and wind-driven seas becoming steep to very steep and hazardous 10 to 14 ft at 10 to 12 seconds by Monday afternoon and continuing into Monday night. Winds easing Tuesday, but steep seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds persist. * WHERE...For the current Small Craft Advisory, waters north of Brookings and beyond 20 NM from shore. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, waters beyond 20 NM from shore south of Port Orford, and all waters near and north of Port Orford with a Small Craft Advisory covering all other waters. After 10 PM tonight, a Small Craft Advisory covers all waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. * 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-222330- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-251222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.251222T1800Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251223T0600Z-251224T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 220 AM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds this morning. South winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and wind- driven seas becoming very steep and hazardous with waves of 12 to 16 ft at 10 to 12 seconds by Monday afternoon and continuing into Monday night. Winds easing Tuesday, but steep seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds persist. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the current Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. For the future Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-22 04:20:35 640 WHUS76 KMFR 221020 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 220 AM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 PZZ356-376-222330- /O.CAN.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251222T1020Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.251222T1800Z-251223T0600Z/ 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- 220 AM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11 seconds this morning. South winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and wind-driven seas becoming steep to very steep and hazardous 10 to 14 ft at 10 to 12 seconds by Monday afternoon and continuing into Monday night. Winds easing Tuesday, but steep seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds persist. * WHERE...For the current Small Craft Advisory, waters north of Brookings and beyond 20 NM from shore. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, waters beyond 20 NM from shore south of Port Orford, and all waters near and north of Port Orford with a Small Craft Advisory covering all other waters. After 10 PM tonight, a Small Craft Advisory covers all waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. * 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. && $$ PZZ350-370-222330- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-251222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0050.251222T1800Z-251223T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.251223T0600Z-251224T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- 220 AM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds this morning. South winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and wind- driven seas becoming very steep and hazardous with waves of 12 to 16 ft at 10 to 12 seconds by Monday afternoon and continuing into Monday night. Winds easing Tuesday, but steep seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds persist. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the current Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. For the future Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford Action: Continued 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: 2025-12-22 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-23 16:13:54 411 WHUS76 KMFR 232213 MWWMFR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 213 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 PZZ350-356-370-376-241115- /O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-251224T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0023.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0036.251224T0600Z-251226T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm- Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm- Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm- 213 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph tonight, becoming south to southwest 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt by early Wednesday morning. Storm force gusts are possible. Steep west seas around 10 feet at 12 seconds tonight becoming very steep and wind driven 12 to 18 feet at 8 seconds Wednesday. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...The Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 10 PM PST this evening followed by a Gale Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||