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Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 12 at 1:08AM PDT until October 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

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Observed Oct 12 2026, 08:08 UTC · Updated Oct 12 2026, 08:08 UTC

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 40 kt and steep to very steep wind-driven seas of 8 to 12 ft. Winds ease to 10 to 20 kt and seas gradually subside to 6 to 8 ft Monday night and Tuesday, but seas remain hazardous to small craft. * WHERE...All areas, with the strongest winds and steepest seas from around Port Orford southward. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong, gusty winds and steep to very steep hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve.

Location 42.834, -124.565. ARC Warning did not create the underlying report.

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