Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Myrtle Point, OR ∙ Langlois, OR ∙ Dora, OR ∙ North Bend, OR ∙ Norway, OR ∙ Fairview, OR ∙ Barview, OR ∙ Ophir, OR ∙ Glasgow, OR ∙ Tenmile Lake, OR

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Medford OR 1127 AM PDT Wed May 27 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...A moderate risk for sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...The beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through late Thursday night. * 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 sweep them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other objects which could crush or trap 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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