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2025 [KMFR] MEDFORD Storm (SR) Watch (A) Number 2

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Storm Based Warning History

754 
WHUS76 KMFR 251014
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
314 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

PZZ350-370-252315-
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.A.0006.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0002.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
314 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...A STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING AND REPLACES THE GALE WATCH...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  25 to 30 ft at 15 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Waters north of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening,
  although The strongest winds will likely occur Thursday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities may be significantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and
hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ356-376-252315-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0006.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
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-
314 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  10 to 16 ft at 8 seconds during Wednesday afternoon. Then, 
  south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas building
  to 23 to 28 ft at 14 seconds late Wednesday night into Thursday
  evening.

* WHERE...Areas south of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening,
  although The strongest winds will likely occur Thursday.

* 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
749 
WHUS76 KMFR 251953
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1253 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

PZZ356-376-261200-
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0006.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0003.250327T1200Z-250328T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0011.250326T2100Z-250327T1200Z/
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-
1253 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft. For
  the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt and very steep and dangerous seas of 22 to 27 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-261200-
/O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0002.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0003.250327T1200Z-250328T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0011.250326T2100Z-250327T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1253 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft. For
  the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt and very steep and dangerous seas 24 to 29 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
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754 
WHUS76 KMFR 251014
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
314 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

PZZ350-370-252315-
/O.CAN.KMFR.GL.A.0006.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.A.0002.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
314 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...A STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING AND REPLACES THE GALE WATCH...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  25 to 30 ft at 15 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Waters north of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening,
  although The strongest winds will likely occur Thursday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities may be significantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and
hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ356-376-252315-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.A.0006.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
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-
314 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  10 to 16 ft at 8 seconds during Wednesday afternoon. Then, 
  south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas building
  to 23 to 28 ft at 14 seconds late Wednesday night into Thursday
  evening.

* WHERE...Areas south of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening,
  although The strongest winds will likely occur Thursday.

* 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
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749 
WHUS76 KMFR 251953
MWWMFR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1253 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

PZZ356-376-261200-
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0006.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0003.250327T1200Z-250328T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0011.250326T2100Z-250327T1200Z/
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-
1253 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft. For
  the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt and very steep and dangerous seas of 22 to 27 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

PZZ350-370-261200-
/O.UPG.KMFR.SR.A.0002.250326T2100Z-250328T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SR.W.0003.250327T1200Z-250328T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0011.250326T2100Z-250327T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1253 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 ft. For
  the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt and very steep and dangerous seas 24 to 29 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

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