Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 20 at 10:11PM PST until December 21 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 10:11pm
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft due to a mix of short period
wind seas and building west swell at 17 seconds. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 19 to 22
ft at 15 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All of the area.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* 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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR