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Weather Alerts for Southwest OR

Issued by the National Weather Service

Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
SOUTHWEST OR
Areas Affected:
South Central Oregon Coast - Curry County Coast
Effective: Tue, 2/10 9:58pm Updated: Wed, 2/11 2:10am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 2/11 3:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.

* WHEN...From 9 pm PST Thursday through noon PST Friday.

* 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...High tide on Friday morning may cause
additional risks.

* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

Information: 
Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.