Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Medford, OR

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
658 AM PST Fri Feb 28 2025

ORZ022-010000-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0005.250301T0400Z-250301T1500Z/
Curry County Coast-
658 AM PST Fri Feb 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...A high risk of sneaker waves.

* WHERE...Beaches along Curry County. The highest risk will be
  to west-facing beaches.

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday morning.

* 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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