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WHUS46 KMFR 190911
CFWMFR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
111 AM PST Sun Jan 19 2025

ORZ021-022-200000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-250120T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
111 AM PST Sun Jan 19 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A high risk of sneaker waves is expected today with a
  moderate risk tonight into Monday.

* WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The
  highest risks will be to west-facing beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
  beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
  waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
  pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious
  injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping
  anyone caught 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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