Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued July 9 at 12:32AM PDT until July 10 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 12:32am
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep
to very steep wind-driven seas 8 to 11 ft. North winds ease
late tonight to 15 to 25 kt and seas remain steep 6 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...All areas. Very steep and hazardous seas are expected
south of Gold Beach and beyond 5 nm from shore.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 AM PDT Friday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM 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: