Headline:
High Surf Warning issued December 26 at 1:42PM PST until December 29 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 1:42pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.
* 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
especially during high tides. Infrastructure damage and
significant beach erosion can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf conditions will be occasionally
worsened by high winds and seas as fronts pass each day through
Sunday.
* 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