One product issued by NWS for: Coos Bay OR
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Medford OR 1259 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021 ORZ021-022-021500- /O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210502T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- 1259 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Higher threat for sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Beaches along the southern Oregon Coast, including the beaches of Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM PDT this evening through 8 AM PDT Sunday morning. * 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 in the cold Pacific waters. In addition, logs and other debris can be lifted and carried by the waves, crushing or entrapping unsuspecting victims underneath. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The sneaker wave threat is even higher considering this will arrive with an incoming high tide Sunday morning. The waves are not especially large, generally in the 3- 5 foot range with periods of 17-19 seconds, but these waves will have the ability to run farther up the beach than usual, resulting in sneaker waves. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extreme caution along the beaches and keep your distance from the ocean. NEVER turn your back on the ocean! Remain out of the water and avoid areas of the beach with excess debris. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford