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WHUS76 KMFR 222134
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
234 PM PDT Fri Sep 22 2023

PZZ350-356-370-376-231200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0085.230924T1500Z-230924T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0027.230924T2100Z-230925T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0030.230924T2100Z-230925T1800Z/
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-
234 PM PDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft at 10 seconds
  expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory, all areas except within 10
  nm from shore south of Pistol River and north of Coos Bay. For
  the Gale Warning, all areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 2 PM PDT
  Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT
  Monday.

* 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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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