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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:00 PM Dec. 7, 2024 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO
1 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
west seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All southern Oregon coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 1 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds 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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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:59 PM Dec. 7, 2024 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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