Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Myrtle Point, OR ∙ Sixes, OR ∙ Dora, OR ∙ Coos Bay, OR ∙ Winchester Bay, OR ∙ Fairview, OR ∙ Charleston, OR ∙ Ophir, OR ∙ Bunker Hill, OR ∙ Tenmile Lake, OR

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Medford OR 436 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The highest risk will be at west-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * 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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