Beach Hazards Statement issued December 7 at 12:59PM PST until December 10 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT…A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected.

* WHERE…The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.

* WHEN…From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious
injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping
anyone caught underneath.

* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

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