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Beach Hazards

*** BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING ***

* WHAT…Sneaker waves are possible.

* WHERE…South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.

* WHEN…From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS…Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

Beachgoers should remain vigilant of incoming waves which may quickly become hazardous.