OR Marine Warning and Forecast

| January 10, 2020 2:05 PM

OR Marine Warnings and Forecast for Sunday, January 12, 2020

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HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Medford OR

835 PM PST Fri Jan 10 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST

SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very high and very steep seas building to a peak of 22 to

27 feet at 16 seconds Saturday morning while west to northwest

winds persist at advisory strength. Although winds and seas

diminish Saturday afternoon and evening, seas will still be very

high and very steep.

* WHERE...All of the coastal waters from Florence to Pt. St.

George.

* WHEN...Through 2 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or

damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. Bar

crossings will likely be hazardous.

* View the hazard area in detail at

https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep

seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or

secure the vessel for severe conditions.