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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:54 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While sneaker waves can occur at any time, the greatest risk is on an incoming tide. Please be aware of the tides if venturing out onto the beaches. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:54 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Steep seas 8 to 11 ft through this afternoon. Seas lower briefly this evening to 6 to 8 ft, then build again Saturday as winds increase and swell builds into the waters. South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and steep seas 8 to 12 ft. * WHERE...All areas through this afternoon. Steep seas redevelop Saturday for all areas north of Port Orford, all areas beyond 5 nm from shore south of Port Orford and areas beyond 10 nm from shore south of Gold Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions. &&
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