Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 1 at 5:14AM PDT until October 2 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 5:14am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
steep to very steep and hazardous wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to
small craft. Very steep and hazardous seas are expected south
of Gold Beach and beyond 5 nm from shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Friday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5
AM PDT Friday.
* 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