Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued July 18 at 1:29PM PDT until July 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
steep to very steep seas 7 to 10 ft through Sunday evening,
then north winds 15 to 25 kt with steep seas 6 to 9 feet
Sunday night and Monday.
* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small
craft. But, very steep seas are expected south of Port Orford
and beyond 5 nm from shore beginning late this afternoon and
continuing through Sunday evening.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Monday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon 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: