Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 18 at 1:34PM PDT until October 18 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 9 to 11 ft at 12 seconds. For the first and second Small
Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
and seas 9 to 11 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...All the waters south of Cape Blanco and beyond 10 nm
from shore.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT this
afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT
Tuesday.
* 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:
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov