Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued June 17 at 1:16AM PDT until June 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 1:16am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
to very steep seas 8 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Gusty north winds will affect all areas. Very steep and
hazardous seas are expected south of Cape Arago, with steep seas
to the north.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* 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 Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov