Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued May 30 at 12:08PM PDT until May 31 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep
to very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 ft. North winds
increase to gales on Sunday, 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and
seas increase to 9 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...All areas. Very steep and hazardous seas are expected
beyond 2 nm from shore and south of Pistol River through Sunday
morning, expanding to all areas beyond 2 nm from shore Sunday
afternoon. Gales are expected beyond 5 nm from shore and south
of Gold Beach Sunday afternoon.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT Sunday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Sunday. For the
Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR