Beach Hazards Statement issued April 6 at 1:55PM PDT until April 6 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT…A moderate risk of sneaker waves.

* WHERE…All beaches of Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties.

* WHEN…Until 5 PM PDT this 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