Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued September 13 at 8:32PM PDT until September 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 8:32pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds expected.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts to 35 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 ft at
7 to 8 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Steep seas south of Port Orford and within 40 nm of
shore during Monday morning, then all of the area Monday
afternoon into early Tuesday afternoon. Very steep seas are
expected Tuesday afternoon and evening 5 to 30 nm from shore
from Cape Ferrelo south with steep seas continuing elsewhere.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM Monday to 11 PM
PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 PM to 11
PM PDT Tuesday.
* 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
Instruction:
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.
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