Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory until October 6, 11:00 PM PDT

Last Update: 831 AM PDT Mon Oct 5 2026

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Medford, OR Local Forecast Office

19NM NW Brookings OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

Rest Of Today

N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds, W 3 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Areas of dense fog early this morning, then patchy fog this afternoon.

Tonight

N wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. Areas of fog in the evening, then patchy fog after midnight.

Tue

N wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.

Tue Night

N wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds, W 3 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Wed

N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, NW 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Wed Night

N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Thu

N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, NW 6 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Thu Night

N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 4 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

Fri

N wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 5 ft at 6 seconds and NW 6 ft at 12 seconds.

Fri Night

N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.