Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued May 31 at 11:54AM PDT until June 1 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
June 1, 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 7 to 10 ft. Winds ease to 15 to
25 kt on Monday, but seas remain steep 6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...All areas. Very steep and hazardous seas are expected
south of Bandon.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 AM PDT Monday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Monday.
* 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 Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR