- In force from
- Oct 11, 5:00 AM PDT
- Until
- Oct 12, 2:00 PM PDT
- Issued
- Oct 10, 9:09 PM PDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 11, 1:39 AM PDT
- Office
- Medford, OR
- Number
- 8 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- OR
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON
- What
- A moderate risk for sneaker waves is expected. Short period north-northwest wind waves will interact with a building west-northwest long period swell.
- Where
- The beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties.
- When
- From 5 AM PDT early this morning through Monday 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 sweep them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
What to do
Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.
Places under it Roseburg, Coos Bay, North Bend, Sutherlin, Green, Brookings, Winston, Roseburg North, Reedsport, Tri-City, Coquille, Myrtle Creek, and 30 more
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