WHUS46 KMFR 262141
CFWMFR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
141 PM PST Thu Jan 26 2023

ORZ021-022-280000-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0003.230127T0000Z-230128T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
141 PM PST Thu Jan 26 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate to high risk of sneaker waves expected. These 
  are waves that run unusually higher up on beaches when 
  compared to other observed waves.

* WHERE...Beaches along the Southern Oregon Coast, including the 
  beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

* 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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