Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued July 3 at 11:59AM PDT until July 6 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep
seas 6 to 7 ft through early Saturday morning. North winds
increase Saturday afternoon, 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas become steep to very steep and hazardous 7 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small
craft. Very steep and hazardous seas are expected south of Port
Orford and beyond 5 nm from shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Monday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 AM 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:
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender: