Beach Hazards Statement issued December 10 at 2:25AM 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
Small Craft Advisory issued December 9 at 2:25AM PST until December 9 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 9 at 2:25AM PST until December 9 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas around 13 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 3 AM PST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels.