Headline:
High Surf Warning issued December 23 at 1:05AM PST until December 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 1:05am
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 28 to 31 ft.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...Until 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 through this
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