Beach Hazards Statement issued February 28 at 12:08PM PST until March 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT…A high risk of sneaker waves.

* WHERE…Beaches along Curry County. The highest risk will be
to west-facing beaches.

* WHEN…From 8 PM PST this evening through Saturday morning.

* 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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