Headline:
Hazardous Seas Watch issued July 6 at 9:18PM PDT until July 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 9:18pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 7 seconds. For the
Hazardous Seas Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 10 ft at 6 seconds
possible.
* WHERE...All of the area into Wednesday morning, then very steep
seas are possible south of Port Orford through Wednesday
evening.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT
Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Wednesday
morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Instruction:
Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very
steep sea conditions.
Area Description:
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender: