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 first Hazardous Seas Warning, south winds 15 to
25 kt and steep to very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft at
11 to 14 seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt
with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep seas 12 to 17 ft due to a
mix of short period wind seas and building west swell at 17
seconds expected. For the second Hazardous Seas Warning, very
steep and hazardous seas 16 to 20 ft at 15 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Very steep hazardous seas will affect all of the area
this evening. Then all areas will be affected by gales late
tonight through Saturday morning, followed by very steep
hazardous seas Saturday afternoon through early Sunday.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 1 AM PST
Saturday. 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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR