SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST; CURRY COUNTY COAST — * WHAT...Dangerous, large breaking waves of 20 to 25 ft this morning, increasing to a peak of 30 to 35 ft late this afternoon through Saturday morning. Another round of dangerous surf conditions is expected Sunday night, with breaking waves reaching 25 to 30 ft and persisting into Monday morning. Waves gradually diminish through Monday evening, but remain hazardous through the day.
* WHERE...Beaches of South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. This includes Charleston, Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Brookings.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves will briefly ease Saturday night to 15 to 20 ft, but quickly rise to dangerous heights again Sunday afternoon and evening.
Local conditions in South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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