Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 21 at 1:25AM PST until December 21 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 21, 2024 - 1:25am
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
* 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
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