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Freeze Warning 21, NWS Medford, OR

November 6, 2017Coos County, Douglas County, Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this freeze warning at Nov 6, 2017, 1:24 PM PST for Coos County, Douglas County, Oregon. It took effect at Nov 7, 2017, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 6 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
Nov 6, 2017, 1:24 PM PST (21:24 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 7, 2017, 2:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 7, 2017, 8:00 AM PST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Coos County, OR, Douglas County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 149 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:29 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, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 118 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 2017-11-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 4 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2017-11-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 45 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
4 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
602 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

965 
WWUS76 KMFR 062124
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
124 PM PST Mon Nov 6 2017


ORZ023-071600-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.W.0021.171107T1000Z-171107T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FR.Y.0023.171107T1000Z-171107T1600Z/
Central Douglas County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, 
Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, and Glendale
124 PM PST Mon Nov 6 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Freeze
Warning...which is in effect from 2 AM to 8 AM PST Tuesday. A
Frost Advisory has also been issued. This Frost Advisory is in
effect from 2 AM to 8 AM PST Tuesday. 

* Temperature...28 to 32 degrees in the warning area. 33 to 36 in
  the advisory area. 

* Locations in the warning area include...Tiller, Azalea, Glendale
  and Yoncalla. 

*Locations in the advisory area include: Roseburg, Sutherlin, 
 Elkton, Camas Valley, Tri City, Riddle, Canyonville and Myrtle 
 Creek. 

* Impacts...Plants sensitive to freezing temperatures could be 
  damaged or killed.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

ORZ021-071600-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FR.Y.0023.171107T1000Z-171107T1600Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-
Including the city of Coquille
124 PM PST Mon Nov 6 2017

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Frost
Advisory...which is in effect from 2 AM to 8 AM PST Tuesday. 

* Temperature...33 to 36 degrees. A few isolated spots could see
  temperatures drop to 28 degrees. 

* Locations include...Powers, Coquille and Myrtle Point. 

* Impacts...Plants sensitive to freezing temperatures could be 
  damaged or killed.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

CAZ081-071600-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0016.171108T1200Z-171109T1200Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
124 PM PST Mon Nov 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Watch...which is in effect from late Tuesday night through late
Wednesday night. 

* Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible. 

* Timing...Winds will increase Tuesday afternoon, peak Tuesday 
  night through Wednesday evening, then gradually subside later 
  Wednesday night.

* Locations include...Interstate 5 south of Grenada including the
  city of Gazelle and Weed. 

* Impacts...Driving conditions will be dangerous, especially for
  high-profile vehicles. Stronger winds could down trees and power
  lines and cause flying debris. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
729 
WWUS76 KMFR 071133
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
333 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017



ORZ023-071600-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-171107T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171107T1600Z/
Central Douglas County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, 
Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, and Glendale
333 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* Temperature...28 to 32 degrees in the warning area. 33 to 36 
  in the advisory area. 

* Locations in the warning area include...Tiller, Azalea, 
  Glendale and Yoncalla. 

*Locations in the advisory area include: Roseburg, Sutherlin, 
  Elkton, Camas Valley, Tri City, Riddle, Canyonville and Myrtle 
  Creek. 

* Impacts...Plants sensitive to freezing temperatures could be 
  damaged or killed. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

ORZ021-071600-
/O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171107T1600Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-
Including the city of Coquille
333 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* Temperature...33 to 36 degrees. A few isolated spots could see 
  temperatures drop to 28 degrees. 

* Locations include...Powers, Coquille and Myrtle Point.

* Impacts...Plants sensitive to freezing temperatures could be 
  damaged or killed. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-072345-
/O.EXB.KMFR.HW.A.0016.171109T0600Z-171109T1800Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
333 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday evening through
Thursday morning. 

* Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible.

* Timing...Winds will increase on Wednesday and may become strong
  and gusty late Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. Winds
  will gradually decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* Locations include...The Warner Mountains and higher terrain near
  Summer Rim. This includes Highway 31 between Paisley and Silver
  Lake, including Summer Lake, and Highway 299 near Cedar Pass.

* Impacts...Driving conditions will be dangerous, especially for 
  high-profile vehicles. Stronger winds could down trees and 
  power lines and cause flying debris. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

CAZ081-072345-
/O.EXT.KMFR.HW.A.0016.171108T0900Z-171109T1200Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
333 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible.

* Timing...Winds will increase and may become strong and gusty
  tonight into Wednesday. Winds are expected to peak late 
  Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Winds will 
  gradually subside Wednesday night.

* Locations include...Interstate 5 south of Grenada including 
  the city of Gazelle and Weed. 

* Impacts...Driving conditions may be dangerous, especially for 
  high-profile vehicles. Stronger winds could down trees and power
  lines and cause flying debris. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
108 
WWUS76 KMFR 071602
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
802 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017


ORZ023-071715-
/O.EXP.KMFR.FZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-171107T1600Z/
/O.EXP.KMFR.FR.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171107T1600Z/
Central Douglas County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, 
Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, and Glendale
802 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017

...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures have risen to above freezing.

$$

ORZ021-071715-
/O.EXP.KMFR.FR.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171107T1600Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-
Including the city of Coquille
802 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017

...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures have risen to above frosty values.

$$

CAZ081-080415-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0016.171108T0900Z-171109T1200Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
802 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible.

* Timing...Winds will increase and may become strong and gusty
  tonight into Wednesday. Winds are expected to peak late 
  Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Winds will 
  gradually subside Wednesday night.

* Locations include...Interstate 5 south of Grenada including 
  the city of Gazelle and Weed. 

* Impacts...Driving conditions may be dangerous, especially for 
  high-profile vehicles. Stronger winds could down trees and power
  lines and cause flying debris. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-080415-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0016.171109T0600Z-171109T1800Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
802 AM PST Tue Nov 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday evening through
Thursday morning. 

* Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible.

* Timing...Winds will increase on Wednesday and may become strong
  and gusty late Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. Winds
  will gradually decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* Locations include...The Warner Mountains and higher terrain near
  Summer Rim. This includes Highway 31 between Paisley and Silver
  Lake, including Summer Lake, and Highway 299 near Cedar Pass.

* Impacts...Driving conditions will be dangerous, especially for 
  high-profile vehicles. Stronger winds could down trees and 
  power lines and cause flying debris. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 6, 2:10 AM PSTGale WatchMFR24 hr
Nov 6, 1:24 PM PSTFrost AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas19 hr
Nov 6, 1:24 PM PSTHigh Wind WatchMFRKlamath, Lake26 hr

Nearby

Freeze Warnings in Oregon, 2017Every freeze warning in 2017

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.