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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
201 PM PDT Wed Jun 5 2024


ORZ021-022-060300-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240606T0300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
201 PM PDT Wed Jun 5 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Abnormally high waves and surf expected due to a late 
  season west 10 to 13 ft swell, which could lead to hazardous 
  beach conditions.

* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This late season swell will result in surf heights of
  16 to 19 ft, which is uncommon for the beaches in June. Beach 
  goers may be caught off guard by these surf heights, especially 
  if not familiar with the Pacific Ocean.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... If caught off guard, people could be 
  knocked off their feet and pulled into the cold ocean waters, 
  resulting in hypothermia or worse.

* 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.

If you see someone get swept into the ocean, do not go after
them. Instead, call 911 immediately.

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