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Latest Coastal/Lakeshore Hazard Messages by KMFR
Issued 1/19/2021 2:53 AM US/Pacific.
Valid through 1/20/2021 10:00 AM US/Pacific.
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coastal hazard message
national weather service medford or
253 am pst tue jan 19 2021
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south central oregon coast-curry county coast-
253 am pst tue jan 19 2021
...beach hazards statement in effect from late tonight through
wednesday morning...
* what...hazardous conditions as high and infrequent wave run-ups
from a long period swell will likely result in sneaker waves.
* where...all area beaches along the southern oregon coast,
including the beaches of coos, curry and douglas counties.
* when...from 2 am through 10 am pst wednesday.
* impacts...even during calm conditions, sneaker waves can sweep
up the beach without warning and knock unsuspecting people over
and pull them out to sea. shock and hypothermia can occur
quickly. logs and other debris can be lifted and carried by
these waves, crushing or entrapping victims.
* view the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard
precautionary/preparedness actions...
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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