Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued July 7 at 12:06PM PDT until July 10 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 12:06pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
wind-driven seas 6 to 7 ft through tonight. Beginning
Wednesday, north winds increase to 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
40 kt, and seas becoming very steep 8 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected south of
Cape Blanco, with very steep and hazardous seas developing
south of Port Orford Wednesday into Thursday.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM Wednesday 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: