Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 5 at 1:21PM PDT until October 7 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
October 6, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
to very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...All areas. Very steep and hazardous seas are expected
from Gold Beach southward during the evening and overnight
periods.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Wednesday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM
PDT Wednesday.
* WHEN..From 11 PM Sunday 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:
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