Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 27 at 12:48PM PST until December 29 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 12:48pm
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
steep and hazardous swell dominated seas 17 to 22 ft. Seas will
be augmented by short period wind waves of 10 to 15 feet before
and during frontal passages.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong fronts will bring gales tonight and
again Saturday night into early Sunday morning. There will be
decreases in wind speeds between fronts, but seas will remain
very high and steep to very steep.
* 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; 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