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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Medford, OR

January 2, 2006Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Jan 2, 2006, 1:56 PM PST for Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon. It took effect at Jan 3, 2006, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 2, 2006, 1:56 PM PST (21:56 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 3, 2006, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 3, 2006, 3:07 PM PST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 135 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 108 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2006-01-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2006-01-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 165 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
808 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
165 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
245 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000 
WWUS76 KMFR 022156
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
156 PM PST MON JAN 2 2006

ORZ021-022-030600-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0002.060103T1200Z-060104T0000Z/
SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST-CURRY COUNTY COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COOS BAY...NORTH BEND...REEDSPORT...
COQUILLE...BROOKINGS...HARBOR...GOLD BEACH
156 PM PST MON JAN 2 2006

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY 
FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN OREGON COAST...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY. 

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL APPROACH THE COAST EARLY TUESDAY AND WILL
BRING STRONG WINDS TO THE COAST EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON. SOUTH WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60
MPH ALONG THE COAST ARE ANTICIPATED. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL
OCCUR AT THE HEADLANDS AND ALONG OTHER EXPOSED HIGHER TERRAIN.

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

$$

CAZ081-030600-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.060103T1800Z-060104T0300Z/
CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YREKA...WEED
156 PM PST MON JAN 2 2006

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY FOR 
THE SHASTA VALLEY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY. 

A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING WILL MOVE INTO THE NORTHWEST
TUESDAY AND PRODUCE STRONG WINDS OVER THE AREA LATE TUESDAY
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. THE SOUTH END OF THE SHASTA VALLEY
NEAR WEED CAN EXPECT WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH
THROUGH THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

$$
4 follow-up statements
000 
WWUS76 KMFR 030546
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
946 PM PST MON JAN 2 2006

ORZ021-022-031400-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.060103T1200Z-060104T0000Z/
SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST-CURRY COUNTY COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COOS BAY...NORTH BEND...REEDSPORT...
COQUILLE...BROOKINGS...HARBOR...GOLD BEACH
946 PM PST MON JAN 2 2006

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY. 

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL APPROACH THE COAST EARLY TUESDAY AND
WILL BRING STRONG WINDS TO THE COAST EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. SOUTH WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 60 MPH ALONG THE COAST ARE ANTICIPATED. THE STRONGEST WINDS
WILL OCCUR AT THE HEADLANDS AND ALONG OTHER EXPOSED HIGHER
TERRAIN.

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

$$

CAZ081-031400-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.060103T1800Z-060104T0300Z/
CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YREKA...WEED
946 PM PST MON JAN 2 2006

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST
TUESDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY.

A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING WILL MOVE INTO THE NORTHWEST
TUESDAY AND PRODUCE STRONG WINDS OVER THE AREA LATE TUESDAY
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. THE SOUTH END OF THE SHASTA
VALLEY NEAR WEED CAN EXPECT WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
50 MPH THROUGH THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

$$
000 
WWUS76 KMFR 031251
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
451 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2006

ORZ021-022-032300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-060104T0000Z/
SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST-CURRY COUNTY COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COOS BAY...NORTH BEND...REEDSPORT...
COQUILLE...BROOKINGS...HARBOR...GOLD BEACH
451 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2006

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL APPROACH THE COAST EARLY TUESDAY AND
WILL BRING STRONG WINDS TO THE COAST EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. SOUTH WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO 60 MPH ALONG THE COAST ARE ANTICIPATED. THE STRONGEST WINDS
WILL OCCUR AT THE HEADLANDS AND ALONG OTHER EXPOSED HIGHER
TERRAIN.

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

$$

CAZ081-032300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.060103T1800Z-060104T0300Z/
CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YREKA...WEED
451 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2006

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING WILL MOVE INTO THE NORTHWEST
TUESDAY AND PRODUCE STRONG WINDS OVER THE AREA LATE TUESDAY
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. THE SOUTH END OF THE SHASTA
VALLEY NEAR WEED CAN EXPECT WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50
MPH THROUGH THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

$$
000 
WWUS76 KMFR 031811
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
1011 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2006

ORZ021-022-040000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-060104T0000Z/
SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST-CURRY COUNTY COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COOS BAY...NORTH BEND...REEDSPORT...
COQUILLE...BROOKINGS...HARBOR...GOLD BEACH
1011 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2006

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON.

A STRONG COLD FRONT APPROACHING THE COAST WILL PRODUCE SOUTH WINDS
OF 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 60 MPH THROUGH 2 PM. WINDS
WILL DECREASE AND BECOME SOUTHWEST AFTER THAT TIME. THE STRONGEST
WINDS WILL OCCUR AT THE HEADLANDS AND ALONG OTHER EXPOSED HIGHER
TERRAIN.

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

$$

CAZ081-040215-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-060104T0300Z/
CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YREKA...WEED
1011 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2006

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH WILL
OCCUR IN THE SHASTA VALLEY TODAY NEAR WEED. WINDS WILL DECREASE
AFTER 4 PM AS A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE AREA...BUT GUSTS UP
TO 45 MPH ARE STILL EXPECTED THROUGH 7 PM.

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

$$

STAVISH
000 
WWUS76 KMFR 032307
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
307 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2006

ORZ021-022-040015-
/O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-060104T0000Z/
SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST-CURRY COUNTY COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COOS BAY...NORTH BEND...REEDSPORT...
COQUILLE...BROOKINGS...HARBOR...GOLD BEACH
307 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2006

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
WIND WARNING. THE COLD FRONT HAS MOVED INLAND AND WINDS HAVE
EASED AT THE COAST.

$$

CAZ081-040300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-060104T0300Z/
CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YREKA...WEED
307 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2006

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

SOUTH WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL OCCUR
THROUGH EARLY EVENING IN THE SHASTA VALLEY NEAR WEED. WINDS WILL
DECREASE AFTER 7 PM.

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

$$

STAVISH

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.