Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued June 16 at 12:42PM PDT until June 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
wind-driven seas 6 to 8 ft. Tonight, seas becoming very steep at
8 to 12 feet ft.
* WHERE...Gusty north winds will affect all areas. Very steep and
hazardous seas are expected south of Cape Arago, with steep
seas to the north.
* WHEN...The Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 8 PM PDT
Thursday. The Hazardous Seas Warning is in effect from 11 PM
this evening to 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage
vessels.
* 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:
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender: