Storm Warning issued November 13 at 7:03PM 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 20 to 30 kt and very steep and hazardous seas of 16 to 25 ft building to 25 to 30 ft at 19 seconds this evening and tonight. Very steep, hazardous seas 22 to 25 kt at 18 seconds Saturday morning. Then, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts 45 to 55 kt and very steep, hazardous, combined seas 19 to 24 ft due to a mix of wind seas and west swell at

16 seconds.

* WHERE...All the area.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 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
2469th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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