Headline:
High Surf Warning issued December 22 at 2:07AM PST until December 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 2:07am
Expires:
December 22, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21 to
26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 25 to 33 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST this
evening. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM this evening to
4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest surf is expected Monday morning
into Monday afternoon. Conditions are expected to slowly improve
on Tuesday, but another round of dangerous surf conditions can
be expected late Wednesday (Christmas Day) through Thursday, if
not longer.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Instruction:
Beaches and coastlines will become hazardous due to very large
and life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of beaches, rocks,
jetties,piers, and other waterside infrastructure.
Area Description:
South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR