Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued July 17 at 10:52PM PDT until July 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
to very steep seas 8 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small
craft. Very steep seas are expected south of Port Orford and beyond
5 nm from shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM Saturday to 11 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 Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender: