{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.a1dd4a80156752bf05d350d030348046e4fae3c8.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Hazardous Seas Warning issued June 8 at 11:54AM PDT until June 9 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-08","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.a1dd4a80156752bf05d350d030348046e4fae3c8.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Medford OR"},"word_count":243,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Hazardous Seas Warning: Hazardous Seas Warning issued June 8 at 11:54AM PDT until June 9 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Medford OR\n**Sent:** 2026-06-08T11:54:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-08T11:54:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-09T03:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very\nsteep and hazardous wind driven seas 10 to 13 ft. Winds ease\nthis afternoon, becoming west-southwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts\nto 30 kt, but seas remain very steep 9 to 11 ft through tonight.\nSteep seas persist through Tuesday morning, but lower some to 8\nto 10 ft.\n\n* WHERE...All areas through this evening. Very steep seas linger\nthrough tonight for areas north of Bandon, then steep seas are\nexpected for all areas.\n\n* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For\nthe Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT\nTuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening\nto 11 AM PDT Tuesday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or\ndamage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.\n\n* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep\nseas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or\nsecure the vessel for severe conditions."}