Headline:
Gale Warning issued April 21 at 3:04AM PDT until April 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2025 - 3:04am
Expires:
April 21, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 ft at 8 to 10
seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 9 to 12 ft at 8 to 10 seconds. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 9 to 13 ft at 8 to 10 seconds expected.
* WHERE...For the Gale Warning, wasters south of Gold Beach and
within 40 nm from shore. For the Hazardous Seas Warning,
waters south of Ophir not covered by the Gale Warning. For the
Small Craft Advisory, waters between Cape Blanco and Ophir.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Monday to 11 PM PDT
Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT
Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* 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
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR