Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued September 25 at 6:41AM PDT until September 25 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 6:41am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 ft at 8 to 9
seconds gradually subsiding to 7 to 9 ft at 9 seconds this
afternoon and evening. W winds easing to 10 to 20 kt today.
* WHERE...All areas, except highest seas north of Reedsport.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT this
afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this
afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening.
* 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 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