Storm Warning issued November 13 at 1:22AM PST until November 13 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

Level
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Region
North America
Category
Weather
Source
NWS / NOAA weather

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and very steep seas 15 to 19 ft at 10 to 14 seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft at 14 seconds expected.

For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 25 to 30 ft at 19 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Visibilities will be significantly reduced. Bar crossings will be especially dangerous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another strong front will move in late Saturday and Saturday night with the potential for storm force winds and very steep and hazardous seas. This front will be followed by another round of very high westerly swell Sunday into Monday. Please continue to monitor the forecast for updates on this high impact weather pattern.

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

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for very strong winds and very steep and hazardous seas.

In the last 30 days
2450th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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