Storm Warning issued November 13 at 11:27AM PST until November 15 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very steep and hazardous, chaotic seas building to 25 to 30 ft at

19 seconds this evening. Then, tonight into Saturday morning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt tonight with very steep and hazardous seas 25 to 30 ft at 18 seconds. Saturday afternoon and evening, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts 55 to 60 kt and seas 19 to 25 ft at 16 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All the area.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 1 AM

PST Sunday.

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

* 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.

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
2472nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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