Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 16 at 12:28PM PDT until October 18 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 12:28pm
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 7 to 11 ft at 12 seconds expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft at 12 seconds expected.
* WHERE...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, for nearly all of the
southern waters. For the Small Craft Advisory, small portions of
the southern waters near Cape Blanco, and portions of the outer
waters from Cape Blanco north to Reedsport
* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* 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 Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 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