Headline:
Hazardous Seas Watch issued September 19 at 2:18PM PDT until September 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft at 5 to 6 seconds
expected. 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 5 to 6 seconds possible.
* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory for all of the area late this
evening through Monday evening, except a Hazardous Seas Watch
from Gold Beach to Pt. St. George during Monday afternoon and
evening.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening
to 11 PM PDT Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Monday
afternoon through Monday 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:
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov