Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued September 20 at 1:35PM PDT until September 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 14 seconds. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 6 to
8 ft at 14 seconds expected.
* WHERE...For the hazardous seas warning, areas south of Brookings
beyond 10 nm of shore. For the Small Craft Advisory, all other
areas.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Monday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday.
* 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