Official

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 17 at 2:25AM PST until January 19 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

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

* WHERE…Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The
highest risks will be to west-facing beaches.

* WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through Sunday 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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