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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: Mon, 12/9 1:52pm Updated: Mon, 12/9 9:15pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 12/10 4:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* 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

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