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WHUS46 KMFR 132235
CFWMFR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
235 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

ORZ021-022-141800-
/O.NEW.KMFR.BH.S.0002.200214T1000Z-200214T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
235 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM PST FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Increased threat for dangerous sneaker waves is expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM PST Friday morning through 10 AM PST Friday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves with high run-ups can knock 
  unsuspecting people over and drag them out to sea. Shock and 
  hypothermia can occur quickly in the cold Pacific waters. Logs 
  and other debris can be lifted and floated by these waves, 
  crushing or entrapping unsuspecting victims underneath. Never 
  turn your back to the ocean..

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution
should be used when in or near the water. Stay off of beaches,
rocks, jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

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