Headline:
Hazardous Seas Watch issued September 20 at 12:58AM PDT until September 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 12:58am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
wind driven seas 5 to 8 ft. North winds increase Monday, 20 to
30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt with very steep and hazardous seas
of 7 to 10 ft possible.
* WHERE...All areas. Very steep and hazardous seas are possible
south of Gold Beach.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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