Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued June 10 at 1:39AM PDT until June 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 1:39am
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds expected.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7
to 10 ft at 7 seconds expected. For the Gale Warning, north
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 10 to 12 ft at 7
to 8 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Very steep seas develop south of Gold Beach and beyond
3NM from shore this afternoon and evening. Elsewhere, expect
conditions hazardous to small craft with steep seas. Gales
develop south of Port Orford Thursday afternoon and evening.
Winds and seas ease slightly at night, but increase to gales
again during the afternoons and evenings both Friday and
Saturday.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2
PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale
Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* 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 Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov