Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory until September 9, 05:00 AM PDT

Last Update: 800 AM PDT Tue Sep 8 2026

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Medford, OR Local Forecast Office

9NM W North Bend OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

Today

N wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft this afternoon. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and W 2 ft at 10 seconds. Patchy dense fog this morning.

Tonight

N wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and W 2 ft at 10 seconds.

Wed

N wind 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 3 ft at 14 seconds.

Wed Night

N wind 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and NW 4 ft at 12 seconds.

Thu

N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 11 seconds.

Thu Night

N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

Fri

N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, NW 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.

Fri Night

N wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to W after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Sat

SW wind around 5 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 4 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.

Sat Night

NW wind around 5 kt, veering to E after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds.