Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued June 8 at 11:54AM PDT until June 9 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
steep and hazardous wind driven seas 10 to 13 ft. Winds ease
this afternoon, becoming west-southwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts
to 30 kt, but seas remain very steep 9 to 11 ft through tonight.
Steep seas persist through Tuesday morning, but lower some to 8
to 10 ft.
* WHERE...All areas through this evening. Very steep seas linger
through tonight for areas north of Bandon, then steep seas are
expected for all areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT
Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 11 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov