Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Watches in 2017
High Wind Watch 13, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind watch at Apr 4, 2017, 2:35 PM PDT for Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California; 5 counties in Oregon. It took effect at Apr 6, 2017, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2017, 2:35 PM PDT (21:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2017, 11:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2017, 1:51 PM PDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 37 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1836 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 27 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 94 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
941 WWUS76 KMFR 042135 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 235 PM PDT Tue Apr 4 2017 .Strong low pressure for this time of the year is expected to develop and move northeast off the Oregon coast during the day Friday. This storm will bring strong winds to the coast, Shasta Valley and east of the Cascades. Strong winds are also possible in the lower westside valleys. CAZ085-ORZ030-031-051200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.170406T1200Z-170407T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T1800Z-170408T0600Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 235 PM PDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 5 AM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday. A High Wind Watch has also been issued. This High Wind Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Winds Thursday through Thursday night...Southwest 25 to 35 with gusts to 45 mph. * Winds Friday morning through Friday evening...Southwest 40 to 50 with gusts to 65 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will be Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Locations in the advisory area include...The higher terrain and higher elevation on highway 299. * Locations in the watch area include...Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Valley Falls...Higher elevations along highway 299 and 140. * Impacts...Gusty crosswinds will produce hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose or unsecured objects may be lost or damaged. * 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. 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-051200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T1200Z-170408T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Port Orford, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 235 PM PDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Watch...which is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * Winds...South 40 to 50 with gust to 65 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds are expected to be from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * Locations include...Southern Oregon coast...including Highway 101 from Brookings to Langlois. * Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more difficult, especially high profile vehicles. Loose items could be blown about. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ CAZ081-051200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T1200Z-170408T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 235 PM PDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Watch...which is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * Winds...South 40 to 50 with gust to 65 mph. * Timing...Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * Locations include...Interstate 5 just south of Yreka to Weed and highway 97. * Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more difficult, especially high profile vehicles. Loose items could be blown about. Gusty cross winds could produce hazardous driving conditions for high profile along highway 97 east of Weed. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/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. && $$ Petrucelli
2 follow-up statements
762 WWUS76 KMFR 050917 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 217 AM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 .Strong low pressure will move northeast along the Oregon coast Friday. This storm may bring strong, damaging south winds to the coast, Shasta Valley and east of the Cascades with lesser but still potentially hazardous winds in the Rogue Valley. CAZ084-ORZ029-060000- /O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.170407T1200Z-170408T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T1200Z-170408T0600Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Tulelake, Altamont, and Klamath Falls 217 AM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * Winds...South 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the watch area. South 30 to 40 with gusts to 50 mph in the advisory area. * Locations in the advisory area include...Klamath Falls... Tulelake...and most area highways. * Locations in the watch area include...mainly the higher terrain. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose or unsecured objects may be lost or damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ ORZ026-060000- /O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.170407T0900Z-170407T1800Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 217 AM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * Winds...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Timing...Strong winds will develop Thursday night near Ashland then gradually spread into the Medford area and strengthen Friday morning. * Locations include...Medford...Ashland...Central Point...Phoenix and Interstate 5 from Siskiyou Summit to Blackwell Hill. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose or unsecured objects may be lost or damaged. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-060000- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.170406T1200Z-170408T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T1200Z-170408T0600Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Alturas, Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, and Lakeview 217 AM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * Winds Thursday through Thursday night...Southwest 25 to 35 with gusts to 45 mph. * Winds Friday morning through Friday evening...Southwest 40 to 50 with gusts to 65 mph. * Timing...Strong winds will develop over the higher terrain Thursday morning...then gradually spread down into the valleys Thursday night and continue through Friday. * Locations in the advisory area include...Primarily valley locations including Lakeview and Alturas. Also included are portions of highway 140 west of Lakeview and highway 395 south of Lakeview. * Locations in the watch area include...Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Valley Falls...and much of the higher elevations including portions of highway 299 and 395. * Impacts...Gusty crosswinds will produce hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose or unsecured objects may be lost or damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ CAZ081-060000- /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T0600Z-170407T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Yreka and Weed 217 AM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * Winds...South 40 to 50 with gust to 65 mph. * Locations include...Interstate 5 just south of Yreka to Weed and highway 97. * Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more difficult, especially 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 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-060000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T1200Z-170408T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 217 AM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * Winds...South 40 to 50 with gust to 65 mph. Winds may gust to 80 mph on capes and headlands. * Timing...The strongest winds are expected Friday morning. * Locations include...Southern Oregon coast...including Highway 101 from Brookings to Langlois. * Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more difficult, especially high profile vehicles. Loose items could be blown about. Tree damage and power outages are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ Wright
453 WWUS76 KMFR 052051 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 151 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 .Strong low pressure will move northeast along the Oregon coast Friday. This storm may bring strong, damaging south winds to the coast, Shasta Valley and east of the Cascades with lesser but still potentially hazardous winds in the Rogue Valley. CAZ085-ORZ030-031-061200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T1200Z-170408T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0012.170407T0900Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.170406T1200Z-170408T0000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Alturas, Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, and Lakeview 151 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds Thursday through Thursday evening...Southwest 25 to 35 with gusts to 45 mph. * Winds Thursday night through Friday afternoon...Southwest 40 to 50 with gusts to 65 mph. * Timing...Strong winds will develop over the higher terrain Thursday morning...then gradually spread down into the valleys Thursday evening and continue through Friday afternoon. * Locations in the advisory area include...Primarily valley locations including Lakeview and Alturas. Also included are portions of highway 140 west of Lakeview and highway 395 south of Lakeview. * Locations in the warning area include...Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Valley Falls...and much of the higher elevations including portions of highway 299 and 395. * Impacts...Gusty crosswinds will produce hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose or unsecured objects may be lost or damaged. 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. 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. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-061200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T1200Z-170408T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0012.170407T0900Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.170407T0900Z-170408T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Tulelake, Altamont, and Klamath Falls 151 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...South 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the warning area. South 30 to 40 with gusts to 50 mph in the advisory area. * Locations in the advisory area include...Klamath Falls... Tulelake...and most area highways. * Locations in the watch area include...mainly the higher terrain, including highways 140 northeast of Dairy and highway 139 between Tulelake and Canby. * Timing...The strongest winds are expected to be from late Thursday night into Friday afternoon. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose or unsecured objects may be lost or damaged. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ ORZ021-022-061200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T1200Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0012.170407T0600Z-170407T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 151 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 11 PM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...South 40 to 50 with gust to 65 mph. Winds may gust to 80 mph on capes and headlands. * Timing...The strongest winds are expected Thursday night into Friday morning. * Locations include...Southern Oregon coast...including Highway 101 from Brookings to Langlois. * Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more difficult, especially high profile vehicles. Loose items could be blown about. Tree damage and power outages are possible. 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. && $$ CAZ081-061200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0013.170407T0600Z-170407T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0012.170407T0600Z-170407T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Yreka and Weed 151 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 11 PM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...South 40 to 50 with gust to 65 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds are expected from Thursday night into Friday morning and Interstate 5 near Weed. * Locations include...Interstate 5 just south of Yreka to Weed and highway 97. * Impacts...Gusty winds will make handling of vehicles more difficult, especially high profile vehicles. Loose items could be blown about. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ ORZ026-061200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.170407T0900Z-170407T1800Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 151 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * Winds...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Timing...Strong winds will develop Thursday night near Ashland then gradually spread into the Medford area and strengthen Friday morning. * Locations include...Medford...Ashland...Central Point... Phoenix and Interstate 5 from Siskiyou Summit to Blackwell Hill. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose or unsecured objects may be lost or damaged. * 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. && $$ Petrucelli
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2:35 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | MFR | Modoc, Siskiyou | 3 days |
| Apr 4, 3:09 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 62 hr | |
| Apr 4, 3:09 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory for Hazardous Seas | MFR | 62 hr | |
| Apr 4, 2:55 PM PDT | Gale Watch | MFR | 24 hr | |
| Apr 4, 2:55 PM PDT | Storm Watch | MFR | 24 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.