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High Wind Warning 11, NWS Medford, OR

March 7, 2017Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Mar 7, 2017, 3:07 AM PST for Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon. It took effect at Mar 7, 2017, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 9 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 7, 2017, 3:07 AM PST (11:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2017, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 7, 2017, 7:00 PM PST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 7, 5:00 PM PSTHEAVY RAIN 2.95 Nnw Brookings, OR. THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Mar 7, 6:00 PM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.695 Nnw Brookings, ORWIND GUST TO 46 MPH. THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 11.1 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 237 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
590 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
92 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
237 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
430 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

497 
WWUS76 KMFR 071107
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
307 AM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

ORZ021-022-072315-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0011.170307T1800Z-170308T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0011.170307T1800Z-170308T0300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach
307 AM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST
this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Winds...Southerly 30 to 50 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph.

* Timing...Late morning through early evening.

* Locations include...Headlands and exposed locations along th 
  coast including portions of Highway 101 including Gold Beach 
  and portions of Port Orford and Bandon. 

* Impacts...High wind gusts in combination with rainfall will 
  cause reduced visibilities and will make steering difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Power outages are 
  possible due to possible tree damage and/or tree fall in the 
  area. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. 

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-072315-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0011.170307T2100Z-170308T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.170307T2100Z-170308T1200Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
307 AM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM
PST Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* Timing...Early Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday 
  morning. 

* Locations include...The highest winds will occur in the 
  mountains of Lake and Klamath Counties and mainly in the 
  Warner mountains in Modoc County. Highways 299 over Cedar 
  Pass, Highway 140 east of Lakeview, Highway 395 from Valley 
  Falls northward to near Alkali Lake, and Highway 31 from just 
  south of Paisley to south of Fort Rock are expected to be 
  affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items 
  could be blown about. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ081-072315-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.170307T1800Z-170308T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
307 AM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

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

* Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* Timing...Late morning into this evening.

* Locations include...Interstate 5 from South Weed to just south 
  of Grenada, portions of Highway 97 near Weed, east Gazelle, 
  and the town of Weed. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items 
  could be blown about. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
Sven
2 follow-up statements
260 
WWUS76 KMFR 072100
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
100 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

ORZ021-022-080300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach
100 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
   EVENING...

* Winds...South 30 to 50 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph.

* Timing...Through early evening.

* Locations include...Headlands and exposed locations along the
  coast including portions of Highway 101...Gold Beach...and 
  portions of Port Orford and Bandon. 

* Impacts...High wind gusts in combination with rainfall will 
  cause reduced visibilities and will make steering difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Power outages are 
  possible due to possible tree damage and/or tree fall in the 
  area. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-080300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
100 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

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

* Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* Timing...Into this evening.

* Locations include...Interstate 5 from South Weed to just south 
  of Grenada, portions of Highway 97 near Weed, east Gazelle, 
  and the town of Weed. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items 
  could be blown about. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-081200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1200Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
100 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* Timing...Through early Wednesday morning.

* Locations include...The highest winds will occur in the
  mountains of Lake and Klamath Counties and mainly in the Warner
  mountains in Modoc County. Highways 299 over Cedar Pass, Highway
  140 east of Lakeview, Highway 395 from Valley Falls northward to
  near Alkali Lake, and Highway 31 from just south of Paisley to
  south of Fort Rock will be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items 
  could be blown about. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

Stockton
825 
WWUS76 KMFR 080255
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
655 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

ORZ021-022-080400-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach
655 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased to 20 to 30 mph. Isolated gust to 45 mph are
still possible but otherwise winds will continue to decrease
overnight. The high wind warning is allowed to expire at 7 pm 
pst.

$$

CAZ081-080400-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
655 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased to 25 to 30 mph. Isolated gust to 45 mph are
still possible but otherwise winds will continue to decrease
overnight. The high wind warning is allowed to expire at 7 pm 
pst.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-081200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1200Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
655 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* Timing...Through early Wednesday morning.

* Locations include...The highest winds will occur in the
  mountains of Lake and Klamath Counties and mainly in the Warner
  mountains in Modoc County. Highways 299 over Cedar Pass, Highway
  140 east of Lakeview, Highway 395 from Valley Falls northward to
  Alkali Lake, and Highway 31 from just south of Paisley to Fort
  Rock will be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items 
  could be blown about. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 2:44 AM PSTStorm WarningMFR16 hr
Mar 7, 2:13 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR12 hr
Mar 7, 2:13 PM PSTSmall Craft Advisory for Hazardous SeasMFR47 hr

Nearby

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.