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High Surf Warning


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
900 PM PST Fri Dec 20 2024

ORZ021-022-212330-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SU.W.0004.241223T0600Z-241224T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SU.Y.0010.241221T1500Z-241223T0600Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
900 PM PST Fri Dec 20 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO
10 PM PST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21 to
  26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 25 to 33 feet.

* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
  counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Saturday to 10 PM
  PST Sunday. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM Sunday to 10
  PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
  hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
  will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
  Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
  expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Hazardous conditions this weekend will
  reach a peak during Saturday afternoon and evening. Conditions
  are expected to become more hazardous late Sunday night through
  Monday evening due to a strong, building, long period swell. The
  highest surf is expected Monday morning into Monday afternoon.
  Conditions are expected to slowly improve on Tuesday.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Beaches and coastlines will become hazardous due to very large
and life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of beaches, rocks,
jetties,piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

&&

$$

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


Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-220015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0181.241222T0000Z-241222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0039.241222T1200Z-241223T0200Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas
  16 to 21 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to
  30 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast
  winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM
  PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ800-220330-
Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING...
...STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE MON NIGHT...

.TODAY...S to SW winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SE 25 to 30 kt. Seas
18 to 22 ft.
.SUN...S to SE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft.
.MON...S to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 21 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE winds 40 to 50 kt, becoming S to SW 30 to 40 kt.
Seas 19 to 29 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
18 to 29 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 20 to 30 kt. Seas
13 to 19 ft.
.WED...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 21 to 24 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ805-220330-
Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S winds 35 to 40 kt, becoming SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
19 to 25 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 22 ft.
.SUN...S to SE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 19 to 23 ft. Chance of
rain.
.MON...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 25 to 35 kt. Seas 21 to
24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming SW 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 19 to 26 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft.
.WED...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft, building to 14 to
21 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ810-220330-
Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
21 to 24 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 22 ft.
.SUN...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 18 to 23 ft. Scattered showers.
.MON...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 25 to 35 kt. Seas
20 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 19 to 23 ft.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 17 to
22 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt. Seas
13 to 17 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ815-220330-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
719 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 22 ft.
.SUN...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 17 to 23 ft.
.MON...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 30 to 40 kt. Seas
20 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W to SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 18 to 22 ft.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
16 to 21 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ210-212100-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0176.000000T0000Z-241221T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0045.241221T1200Z-241221T2100Z/
Columbia River Bar-
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, seas 7 to 10 ft at 12 to 14 seconds and winds 10 to
  15 kt with gusts to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 20
  ft at 15 to 17 seconds and winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 38
  kt.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM PST Saturday. Gale
  Warning from 4 AM PST Saturday to 1 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
  especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
  Columbia River Bar.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ251>253-212100-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-241221T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0045.241221T1200Z-241221T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 12 ft at 10 to
  12 seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 20 ft at 15 to 17
  seconds, winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM PST Saturday. Gale
  Warning from 4 AM PST Saturday to 1 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ271>273-212100-
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0041.000000T0000Z-241221T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0045.241221T1200Z-241221T2100Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
219 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas, steep seas 9 to 13 ft at 9
  seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. For
  the Gale Warning, seas 15 to 20 ft at 15 to 17 seconds and
  winds 30-40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  10 to 60 NM offshore.

* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning through 4 AM PST Saturday. Gale
  Warning from 4 AM PST Saturday to 1 PM PST Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ350-356-212230-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SE.W.0062.000000T0000Z-241221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-241221T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0063.241221T1800Z-241222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0025.241222T1200Z-241223T0300Z/
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-
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very
  steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft. Winds ease later this
  morning to 15 to 25 kt, but seas remain very steep and
  hazardous, building to 17 to 20 ft. For the Gale Watch, south
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep and
  hazardous seas 18 to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM
  PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ370-376-212230-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-241221T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0063.241221T1800Z-241222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0025.241222T1200Z-241223T0300Z/
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-
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South gales 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt with very
  steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 ft. Winds ease later this
  morning to 15 to 25 kt, but seas remain very steep and
  hazardous, building to 19 to 23 ft. For the Gale Watch, south
  winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep and
  hazardous seas 19 to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM
  PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Sunday evening.

* 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


High Surf Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
221 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-220130-
/O.CON.KPQR.SU.Y.0006.241221T1500Z-241224T0600Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
221 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up
  to 25 to 30 feet.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
  Washington Coast.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
  and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
  rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
  beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
  Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
  lying shoreline. Enhanced possibility for sneaker waves.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches,
producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay
well back from the water`s edge and be alert for exceptionally
high waves.

Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the
beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill
someone caught in their path.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/portland

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
900 PM PST Fri Dec 20 2024

ORZ021-022-212330-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SU.W.0004.241223T0600Z-241224T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SU.Y.0010.241221T1500Z-241223T0600Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
900 PM PST Fri Dec 20 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO
10 PM PST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21 to
  26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 25 to 33 feet.

* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
  counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Saturday to 10 PM
  PST Sunday. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM Sunday to 10
  PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
  hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
  will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
  Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
  expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Hazardous conditions this weekend will
  reach a peak during Saturday afternoon and evening. Conditions
  are expected to become more hazardous late Sunday night through
  Monday evening due to a strong, building, long period swell. The
  highest surf is expected Monday morning into Monday afternoon.
  Conditions are expected to slowly improve on Tuesday.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Beaches and coastlines will become hazardous due to very large
and life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of beaches, rocks,
jetties,piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

&&

$$

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


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ110-220015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0181.000000T0000Z-241223T0200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 ft this morning building to 12
  to 14 ft tonight. Bar conditions rough Saturday through
  Sunday. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 900 AM and 900
  PM Saturday and 10 AM Sunday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-220015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0181.241222T0000Z-241222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0039.241222T1200Z-241223T0200Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas
  16 to 21 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to
  30 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast
  winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM
  PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$


Hazardous Seas Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ350-356-212230-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SE.W.0062.000000T0000Z-241221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-241221T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0063.241221T1800Z-241222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0025.241222T1200Z-241223T0300Z/
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-
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very
  steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft. Winds ease later this
  morning to 15 to 25 kt, but seas remain very steep and
  hazardous, building to 17 to 20 ft. For the Gale Watch, south
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep and
  hazardous seas 18 to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM
  PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ370-376-212230-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-241221T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0063.241221T1800Z-241222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0025.241222T1200Z-241223T0300Z/
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-
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South gales 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt with very
  steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 ft. Winds ease later this
  morning to 15 to 25 kt, but seas remain very steep and
  hazardous, building to 19 to 23 ft. For the Gale Watch, south
  winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep and
  hazardous seas 19 to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM
  PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
802 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-220000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-241222T0000Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby,
Davis Creek, Likely, Crescent, Gilchrist, Chemult, Adel,
Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
802 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, and Modoc
  County, including Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Valley Falls,
  Highway 140 and Highway 395, including the cities of Lakeview
  and Alturas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest over and just
  east of Summer Rim between Paisley and Summer Lake, along the
  Warners, and near and at the ridges elsewhere.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
616 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

WAZ516-517-212200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-241221T2200Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Aberdeen, Clearwater, Beaver, Queets,
Forks, Ozette, Neah Bay, La Push, and Hoquiam
616 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

15


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-220015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-241222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0181.241222T0000Z-241222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0039.241222T1200Z-241223T0200Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
803 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas
  16 to 21 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to
  30 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast
  winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM
  PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ350-356-212230-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SE.W.0062.000000T0000Z-241221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-241221T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0063.241221T1800Z-241222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0025.241222T1200Z-241223T0300Z/
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-
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt with very
  steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft. Winds ease later this
  morning to 15 to 25 kt, but seas remain very steep and
  hazardous, building to 17 to 20 ft. For the Gale Watch, south
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep and
  hazardous seas 18 to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM
  PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

PZZ370-376-212230-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-241221T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0063.241221T1800Z-241222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0025.241222T1200Z-241223T0300Z/
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-
125 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South gales 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt with very
  steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 ft. Winds ease later this
  morning to 15 to 25 kt, but seas remain very steep and
  hazardous, building to 19 to 23 ft. For the Gale Watch, south
  winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep and
  hazardous seas 19 to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM
  PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

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