First published 9/18/2026, 9:47:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:47:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 1:38PM PDT until September 21 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

The National Weather Service (NWS) Medford OR issued a Small Craft Advisory on 2026-09-18 at 1:38PM PDT, in effect until 2026-09-21 at 5:00PM PDT. The advisory warns of hazardous conditions for small vessels in the area covered by NWS Medford.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small vessels and recreational boaters face increased risk; marine operations and coastal recreation may be unsafe or disrupted. Mariners and coastal travelers should follow local guidance and exercise caution while the advisory is in effect.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 1:38PM PDT until September 21 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

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