Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued September 27 at 12:41PM PDT until September 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
September 28, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
to very steep wind-driven seas 7 to 10 ft at 7 seconds.
* WHERE...Very steep and hazardous seas are expected south of Port
Orford and beyond 3 nm from shore, with Small Craft Advisory
conditions elsewhere.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Tuesday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8
PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage
vessels.
* 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