High Surf Warning
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
438 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
ORZ021-022-281800-
/O.CON.KMFR.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
438 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 28 to 32 feet.
* WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos and Douglas Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest breaking waves are expected
Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beaches and coastlines will become hazardous due to very large
and life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of beaches, rocks,
jetties,piers, and other waterside infrastructure.
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Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
745 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
California waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ825-290415-
Point Arena to Pigeon Point between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
745 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 15 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Chance
of rain.
.SAT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 9 to
11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SE 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 7 to 9 ft. Chance of rain.
.SUN...SE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to
10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.MON...W to SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 25 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft.
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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
300 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
CAZ080-281800-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Somes Bar, Callahan, Fort Jones, Happy
Camp, Etna, Scott Bar, and Greenview
300 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING ABOVE 4500 FT IN THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS WITHIN WESTERN
SISKIYOU COUNTY...
* WHAT...Snow above 4500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western
Siskiyou County. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Western Siskiyou County County above 4500 feet elevation.
This includes higher portions of Sawyers Bar road and Highway 3
south of Callahan.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
300 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
ORZ027-281800-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Diamond Lake and Crescent Lake
300 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING ABOVE 4500 FT IN THE HIGH CENTRAL CASCADES IN KLAMATH,
JACKSON AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES...
* WHAT...Snow above 4500 ft in the high central Cascades in Klamath,
Jackson and Douglas Counties. Additional snow accumulations of 4
to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades County above 4500 feet
elevation. This includes Diamond Lake, Crater Lake, and portions
of highways 62, 230, and 138.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
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CC
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1153 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025
CAZ068-069-282200-
/O.CON.KSTO.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250329T0000Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
1153 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches above
5500 feet, locally higher amounts up to 10 inches at peaks.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads, chain controls and travel delays
possible. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. The hazardous conditions could make travel difficult with
delays and chain controls.
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High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
646 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
CAZ006-505-509-530-290600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
646 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in
large breaking waves between 25 to 35 feet on north and west
facing beaches.
* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern
Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run
significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over
rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off
their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters,
where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can
also carry driftwood logs and other debris.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
PZZ455-475-290000-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250328T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0041.250328T1555Z-250329T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Seas 12 to 17 feet.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape
Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
825 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
PZZ540-282330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-250329T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
825 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 9 to 14 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
825 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
PZZ570-282330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-250329T1600Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
825 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 12 to 15 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
436 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
PZZ350-356-370-376-290045-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0035.250329T0600Z-250330T0000Z/
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-
436 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
PDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 16 to 21 ft at 14 seconds. For the Small Craft
Advisory, seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All waters.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT this
evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening
to 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
treacherous.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.
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Hazardous Seas Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
PZZ450-282200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250328T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
855 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 17 feet.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
PZZ470-282200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250328T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 20 feet.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
436 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
PZZ350-356-370-376-290045-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0035.250329T0600Z-250330T0000Z/
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-
436 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
PDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 16 to 21 ft at 14 seconds. For the Small Craft
Advisory, seas 9 to 12 ft at 11 seconds expected.
* WHERE...All waters.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT this
evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening
to 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
treacherous.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.
&&
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