Beach Hazards Statement for South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Curry County Coast, South Central Oregon Coast
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- Ends or expires
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Likely
What is happening
What: A moderate risk for sneaker waves is expected. A building west-northwest long period swell is expected to combine with lowering west-northwest swell and a south swell. Impacts: Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly...
What the bulletin says to do
Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...A moderate risk for sneaker waves is expected. A building west-northwest long period swell is expected to combine with lowering west-northwest swell and a south swell. * WHERE...The beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening 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
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 30 at 12:03PM PDT until November 2 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Medford OR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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