Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued May 27 at 11:42AM PDT until May 28 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. A brief
period of northerly gales, 30 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt, is
possible south of Gold Beach this afternoon. Steep to very steep
and hazardous seas 9 to 13 ft at 9 seconds. North winds ease
Thursday and seas become swell dominated, but remain steep 9 to
11 at 15 to 17 seconds.
* WHERE...All areas with the strongest winds and highest seas
expected from Gold Beach southward.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT
Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday 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 Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; 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