NWS Medford ORGL.W 0019November 8, 2026
Gale Warning: Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm and Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
The National Weather Service office in Medford issued a gale warning for Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm and Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm, in force until 10:00 p.m. local time on November 9. It was the 19th gale warning the NWS office in Medford issued in 2026.
Warning
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Medford OR
- Area
- Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm and Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 1:49 p.m. PST, November 8, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 a.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 10:00 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KMFR GL.W 0019
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 ft at 16 seconds through tonight. Monday, south winds becoming 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep wind-driven seas 10 to 14 ft. Conditions gradually diminishing through Tuesday. * WHERE...All areas north of Cape Blanco. * WHEN...The Hazardous Seas Warning is in effect until 1 AM PST Monday, followed by a Small Craft Advisory from 1 AM to 10 AM PST Monday. A Gale Warning is then in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday, followed by a Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. Bar crossing will become exceptionally hazardous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
What the agency told people to do
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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