Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued September 24 at 11:00AM PDT until September 25 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 7 ft at 10 seconds
expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 16 ft at 10 seconds
expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 10 to 15 ft at 10 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory for all of the area Thursday
evening. Gale Warning north of Reedsport late Thursday night
with Hazardous Seas elsewhere. A Hazardous Seas Warning
follows for all of the area into Friday afternoon.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM to 11 PM PDT
Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 5 AM
PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM
Thursday to 2 PM PDT Friday.
* 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