WHUS76 KMFR 221924

MWWMFR



URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Medford OR

1224 PM PDT Sun Mar 22 2026



PZZ356-231200-

/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260323T1200Z/

/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260323T1200Z/

Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-

1224 PM PDT Sun Mar 22 2026



...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT

MONDAY...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...



* WHAT...Beyond 3 nm offshore, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts

  up to 40 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft. From

  the coast to 3 nm offshore, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts

  up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft.



* WHERE...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, all areas beyond 3 nm

  offshore, especially from Gold Beach to Cape Ferrelo. For the

  Small Craft Advisory, from the coast to 3 nm offshore.



* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.



* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or 

  damage smaller vessels.



* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels

should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port

until conditions improve.



&&



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PZZ376-231200-

/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260323T1200Z/

Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-

1224 PM PDT Sun Mar 22 2026



...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT

MONDAY...



* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very

  steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 ft.



* WHERE...All areas.



* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.



* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or 

  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially 

  treacherous.



* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels

should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port

until conditions improve.



&&



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PZZ350-370-231300-

/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260323T1200Z/

/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.A.0003.260324T1200Z-260325T0600Z/

Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-

Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-

1224 PM PDT Sun Mar 22 2026



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY

EVENING...



* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt

  with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale

  Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and

  seas 8 to 11 ft.



* WHERE...All areas.



* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Monday. 

  For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday 

  evening.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or 

  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible.



* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners should consider altering 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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