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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Medford, OR

April 5, 20185 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, California

NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Apr 5, 2018, 2:28 PM PDT for 5 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Apr 6, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr. 4 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
Apr 5, 2018, 2:28 PM PDT (21:28 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 6, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 7, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Modoc County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:32 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 7, 5:05 AM PDTHEAVY RAIN 1.15 Nnw Brookings, OR12 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT 0500 PDT.
Apr 7, 7:00 AM PDTHEAVY RAIN 0.54Ne Brookings, OR24 HR RAINFALL ENDING AT 7 AM PDT.
Apr 7, 8:00 AM PDTHEAVY RAIN 0.793 N Cedarville, CAMESONET STATION CEDC, 3 N CEDARVILLE.
Apr 7, 8:05 AM PDTHEAVY RAIN 0.714 Wsw Klamath Falls, OR24 HR RAINFALL ENDING AT 8 AM PDT.

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 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 48 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 2018-04-05Temperature 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 2018-04-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1103 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
276 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

127 
WWUS76 KMFR 052128
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
228 PM PDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...Strong winds possible Friday evening through Saturday...

.A late season low pressure system approaching the forecast area
from the Pacific Ocean on Friday is expected to rapidly deepen as
it moves northeastward Friday night into Saturday. This could
result in a period of strong winds along and near the coast and
east of the Cascades. These winds have the potential to cause
some damage.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-060930-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0009.180407T0600Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
228 PM PDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in
effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The High Wind Watch is
no longer in effect. 

* Winds...From the south to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55
  to 70 mph. 

* Timing...Friday night through Saturday evening. The strongest 
  winds are likely to occur early Saturday morning, and later 
  Saturday afternoon through early Saturday evening. 

* Locations include...Portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview, 
  portions of Highway 395 north of Valley Falls, portions of 
  Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver Lake, and portions 
  of Highway 20 between Riley and Bend. Also, the higher 
  elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, particularly Winter Rim 
  and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to drive 
  slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely to be 
  blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts 
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be 
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-060930-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0009.180407T0300Z-180408T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T0600Z-180408T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, 
Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach
228 PM PDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 11 PM Friday to 5 PM PDT
Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Winds...From the south and southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts 
  55 to 65 mph. Higher gusts are likely along the headlands, 
  especially at Cape Blanco. 

* Timing...Later Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. The 
  strongest winds are expected to occur between 10 PM PDT Friday 
  and 10 AM PDT Saturday morning. 

* Locations include...Portions of highway 101 north of Brookings 
  to in and around Reedsport. Portions of Pistol River, Gold 
  Beach, Port Orford, Bandon, and areas west of Charleston could 
  also be affected. 

* Impacts...These strong winds will be capable of breaking tree 
  limbs, which could affect power lines. Additionally, periods 
  of heavy rainfall combining with strong winds Friday night are 
  likely to result in visibilities less than a half a mile, at 
  times, and the potential of localized heavy run-off and 
  resultant debris on roadways. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts 
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be 
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-060930-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T0000Z-180407T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Yreka and Weed
228 PM PDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 5 PM Friday to 11 AM PDT
Saturday. 

* Winds... South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

* Timing... Friday evening until Saturday morning.

* Locations include... The Shasta valley including the cities of
  Weed, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Interstate 5 between 
  Montague and Weed

* Impacts...The strongest winds are expected in the southern 
  Shasta Valley near Weed. Strong wind gusts can make driving 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
090 
WWUS76 KMFR 060930
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
230 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Strong winds likely this afternoon through Saturday evening...

.A late season low pressure system approaching from the Pacific 
Ocean is expected to rapidly deepen as it moves northeastward 
late today into Saturday. This will result in a period of strong 
winds along and near the coast and east of the Cascades. These 
winds have the potential to cause damage.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-062130-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
230 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Winds...From the south to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 
  to 70 mph. 

* Timing...Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The
  strongest winds are likely to occur later Saturday afternoon
  through early Saturday evening.

* Locations include...Portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview, 
  portions of Highway 395 north of Valley Falls, portions of 
  Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver Lake, and portions 
  of Highway 20 between Riley and Bend. Also, the higher 
  elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, particularly Winter Rim 
  and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-062130-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T0600Z-180408T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, 
Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach
230 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* Winds...From the south and southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts 
  55 to 65 mph. Higher gusts are likely along the headlands, 
  especially at Cape Blanco. 

* Timing...Later this evening through Saturday afternoon. The
  strongest winds are expected to occur between 10 PM PDT this
  evening and 10 AM PDT Saturday morning. 

* Locations include...Portions of highway 101 north of Brookings 
  to in and around Reedsport. Portions of Pistol River, Gold 
  Beach, Port Orford, Bandon, and areas west of Charleston could 
  also be affected. 

* Impacts...These strong winds will be capable of breaking tree 
  limbs, which could affect power lines. Additionally, periods 
  of heavy rainfall combining with strong winds Friday night are 
  likely to result in visibilities less than a half a mile, at 
  times, and the potential of localized heavy run-off and 
  resultant debris on roadways. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-062130-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T0000Z-180407T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Yreka and Weed
230 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* Winds... South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

* Timing... This evening into Saturday morning.

* Locations include... The Shasta valley including the cities of 
  Weed, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Interstate 5 between 
  Montague and Weed 

* Impacts...The strongest winds are expected in the southern 
  Shasta Valley near Weed. Strong wind gusts can make driving 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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.

&&

$$
586 
WWUS76 KMFR 061132
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
432 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Strong winds likely this afternoon through Saturday evening...

.A late season low pressure system approaching from the Pacific
Ocean is expected to rapidly deepen as it moves northeastward
late today into Saturday. This will result in a period of strong
winds along and near the coast and east of the Cascades. These
winds have the potential to cause damage.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-062345-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Beatty, Bly, 
Sprague River, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
432 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 70 mph.

* Timing...Late Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The 
  strongest winds are likely to occur later Saturday afternoon 
  through early Saturday evening. 

* Locations include...Portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview, 
  portions of Highway 395 north of Valley Falls, portions of 
  Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver Lake, and portions 
  of Highway 20 between Riley and Bend. Also, the higher 
  elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, particularly Winter Rim 
  and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-062345-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T0600Z-180408T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, 
Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach
432 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 
  mph. Higher gusts are likely along the headlands, especially at 
  Cape Blanco. 

* Timing...Later this evening through Saturday afternoon. The 
  strongest winds are expected to occur between 10 PM PDT this 
  evening and 10 AM PDT Saturday morning. 

* Locations include...Portions of highway 101 north of Brookings 
  to in and around Reedsport. Portions of Pistol River, Gold 
  Beach, Port Orford, Bandon, and areas west of Charleston could 
  also be affected. 

* Impacts...These strong winds will be capable of breaking tree
  limbs, which could affect power lines. Additionally, periods of
  heavy rainfall combining with strong winds tonight are likely 
  to result in visibilities less than a half a mile, at times, and
  the potential of localized heavy run-off and resultant debris 
  on roadways. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ026-062345-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
Jackson County-
Including the city of Ashland
432 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT
Saturday. 

* Winds...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

* Timing...Late this morning into early Saturday morning.

* Locations include... The southern Rogue Valley from Ashland
  through Talent and Phoenix to the southern portion of Medford.
  This includes Interstate 5 and Highway 99. 

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Beware of falling branches
  and trees.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-062345-
/O.EXA.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Dorris, Altamont, 
and Klamath Falls
432 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. 

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. 

* Timing...Late Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The 
  strongest winds are likely to occur later Saturday afternoon 
  through early Saturday evening. 

* Locations include...The Klamath Basin. This includes the cities
  of Klamath Falls, Altamont, Tulelake, and Dorris.

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

&&

$$

CAZ081-062345-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180406T2100Z-180407T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Yreka and Weed
432 AM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* Winds... South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
  50 mph.

* Timing... This afternoon into Saturday morning.

* Locations include... The Shasta valley including the cities of 
  Weed, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Interstate 5 between 
  Montague and Weed 

* Impacts...The strongest winds are expected in the southern
  Shasta Valley near Weed late this afternoon into this evening. 
  Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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.

&&

$$
848 
WWUS76 KMFR 062003
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
103 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Strong winds likely tonight through Saturday evening...

.A late season low pressure system approaching from the Pacific
Ocean is expected to rapidly deepen as it moves northeastward
tonight into Saturday. This will result in a period of strong 
winds along and near the coast and east of the Cascades. These 
winds have the potential to cause damage.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-071200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Beatty, Bly, 
Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
103 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 70 mph
  in the warning area. South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  to 45 mph. 

* Timing...Late Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The
  strongest winds are likely to occur Saturday afternoon through 
  early Saturday evening. 

* Locations include...Portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview,
  portions of Highway 395 north of Valley Falls, portions of
  Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver Lake, and Highway 20.
  Also, the higher elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, 
  particularly Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-071200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T0600Z-180408T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, and Port Orford
103 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 
  mph. Higher gusts are likely along the headlands, especially 
  at Cape Blanco. 

* Timing...Late this evening through Saturday afternoon. The
  strongest winds are expected to occur between 4 AM PDT and 10 
  AM PDT Saturday morning. 

* Locations include...Portions of highway 101 from Reedsport to
  just north of Gold Beach. Port Orford, Bandon, and areas west 
  of Charleston could also be affected. 

* Impacts...These strong winds will be capable of breaking tree 
  limbs, which could affect power lines. Additionally, periods 
  of heavy rainfall combining with strong winds tonight are 
  likely to result in visibilities less than a half a mile, at 
  times, and the potential of localized heavy run-off and 
  resultant debris on roadways. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ026-071200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.180407T1800Z-180408T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180407T0900Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
103 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday. 

* Winds...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  into tonight, then shift northwest with similar speeds expected late
  Saturday morning into Saturday evening. 
 
* Timing...Now into tonight. Then late Saturday morning into
  Saturday evening. 

* Locations include...Now into tonight...the southern Rogue Valley
  from Ashland through Talent and Phoenix to the southern portion
  of Medford. This includes Interstate 5 and Highway 99. Late
  Saturday morning into Saturday evening...Most areas will be
  affected. This includes Interstate 5, highways 238, 140, 62 and
  234. Also the cities of Medford, Eagle Point, White City, 
  Ashland, Shady Cove and Jacksonville. 

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Beware of falling 
  branches and trees. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.


&&

$$

CAZ081-071200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180406T2100Z-180407T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Yreka and Weed
103 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* Winds... South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up 
  to 50 mph. 

* Timing... This afternoon into Saturday morning.

* Locations include... The Shasta valley including the cities of 
  Weed, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Interstate 5 between 
  Montague and Weed 

* Impacts...The strongest winds are expected in the southern
  Shasta Valley near Weed late this evening into early Saturday
  morning. Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-071200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Dorris, Altamont, 
and Klamath Falls
103 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Late Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The 
  strongest winds are likely to occur later Saturday afternoon 
  through early Saturday evening. 

* Locations include...The Klamath Basin. This includes the 
  cities of Klamath Falls, Altamont, Tulelake, and Dorris. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/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
264 
WWUS76 KMFR 070105
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
605 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Strong winds likely tonight through Saturday evening...

.A late season low pressure system approaching from the Pacific
Ocean is expected to rapidly deepen as it moves northeastward
tonight into Saturday. This will result in a period of strong
winds along and near the coast and east of the Cascades. These
winds have the potential to cause damage.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-071415-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Beatty, Bly, 
Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
605 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 70 
  mph in the warning area. South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 45 mph. 

* Timing...Late Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The 
  strongest winds are likely to occur Saturday afternoon through 
  early Saturday evening. 

* Locations include...Portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview, 
  portions of Highway 395 north of Valley Falls, portions of 
  Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver Lake, and Highway 
  20. Also, the higher elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, 
  particularly Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-071415-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T0600Z-180408T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, and Port Orford
605 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 
  mph. Higher gusts are likely along the headlands, especially 
  at Cape Blanco. 

* Timing...Late this evening through Saturday afternoon. The 
  strongest winds are expected to occur between 4 AM PDT and 10 
  AM PDT Saturday morning. 

* Locations include...Portions of highway 101 from Reedsport to 
  just north of Gold Beach. Port Orford, Bandon, and areas west 
  of Charleston could also be affected. 

* Impacts...These strong winds will be capable of breaking tree 
  limbs, which could affect power lines. Additionally, periods 
  of heavy rainfall combining with strong winds tonight are 
  likely to result in visibilities less than a half a mile, at 
  times, and the potential of localized heavy run-off and 
  resultant debris on roadways. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ023>025-071415-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.180407T1600Z-180408T0300Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Green, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, and Cave Junction
605 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday. 

* Winds...South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph. 

* Timing...Winds increase Saturday morning, peak Saturday
  afternoon, then diminish Saturday night.

* Locations include...Cave Junction, Grants Pass, Sexton Pass,
  Azalea, Canyonville, and areas near Toketee Falls. The Advisory
  area also includes portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 199. 

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Beware of falling branches
  and trees. Power outages are possible.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ026-071415-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.180407T1600Z-180408T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180407T0900Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
605 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* Winds...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  into tonight, then shift southwest to west with similar speeds 
  expected late Saturday morning into Saturday evening. 

* Timing...Through tonight. Then late Saturday morning into 
  Saturday evening. 

* Locations include...Now into tonight...the southern Rogue 
  Valley from Ashland through Talent and Phoenix to the southern 
  portion of Medford. This includes Interstate 5 and Highway 99. 
  Late Saturday morning into Saturday evening...Most areas will 
  be affected. This includes Interstate 5, highways 238, 140, 62 
  and 234. Also the cities of Medford, Eagle Point, White City, 
  Ashland, Shady Cove and Jacksonville. 

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Beware of falling branches
  and trees. Power outages are possible.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-071415-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180407T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Yreka and Weed
605 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* Winds...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph. 

* Timing..through Saturday morning.

* Locations include...The Shasta valley including the cities of
  Weed, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Interstate 5 between Montague
  and Weed.

* Impacts...The strongest winds are expected in the southern 
  Shasta Valley near Weed late this evening into early Saturday 
  morning. Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-071415-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Dorris, Altamont, 
and Klamath Falls
605 PM PDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Late Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The 
  strongest winds are likely to occur later Saturday afternoon 
  through early Saturday evening. 

* Locations include...The Klamath Basin. This includes the 
  cities of Klamath Falls, Altamont, Tulelake, and Dorris. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to drive
  slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely to be
  blown about at times, reducing visibility. Isolated power 
  outages are possible.

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

&&

$$
700 
WWUS76 KMFR 070946
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
246 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...Strong winds likely through this evening...

.A late season low pressure system approaching from the Pacific
Ocean is expected to produce strong winds across most of southern
Oregon and far northern California through this evening. These 
winds have the potential to cause damage.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-072200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Beatty, Bly, 
Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
246 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 70 
  mph in the warning area. South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 45 mph in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Late this morning through this evening. The strongest
  winds are likely to occur this afternoon through early this
  evening.

* Locations include...Portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview, 
  portions of Highway 395 north of Valley Falls, portions of 
  Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver Lake, and Highway 
  20. Also, the higher elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, 
  particularly Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-072200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180408T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, and Port Orford
246 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65
  mph. Gusts will be strongest along the headlands, especially at
  Cape Blanco. 

* Timing...Late this evening through this afternoon. The strongest
  winds are expected through 4 AM PDT this morning and also during
  the afternoon. 

* Locations include...Portions of highway 101 from Reedsport to 
  just north of Gold Beach. Port Orford, Bandon, and areas west 
  of Charleston could also be affected. 

* Impacts...These strong winds will be capable of breaking tree 
  limbs, which could affect power lines. Additionally, periods 
  of heavy rainfall combining with strong winds tonight are 
  likely to result in visibilities less than a half a mile, at 
  times, and the potential of localized heavy run-off and 
  resultant debris on roadways. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-072200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.180407T1600Z-180408T0300Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Green, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Medford, and Ashland
246 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph early this morning will be
  strongest in the Illinois Valley. Winds will become southwest
  and strong across the area around 9 AM this morning at 20 to 30
  mph with gusts to 45 mph into this evening.

* Timing...Winds increase this morning, peak this afternoon, then
  diminish tonight. 

* Locations include...Most of southwest Oregon including the
  Umpqua, Rogue, and Illinois Valleys. This includes Interstate 5,
  and highways 199, 238, 140, 99, 62, and 234.

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Beware of falling branches
  and trees. Power outages are possible.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-071800-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180407T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Yreka and Weed
246 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* Winds...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph. 

* Timing..through this morning.

* Locations include...The Shasta valley including the cities of 
  Weed, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Interstate 5 between 
  Montague and Weed. 

* Impacts...The strongest winds are expected in the southern
  Shasta Valley near Weed. Strong wind gusts can make driving 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-072200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.180407T1800Z-180408T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Dorris, Altamont, 
and Klamath Falls
246 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Late this morning through this evening. The strongest
  winds are likely to occur later this afternoon through early
  evening.

* Locations include...The Klamath Basin. This includes the 
  cities of Klamath Falls, Altamont, Tulelake, and Dorris. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. Isolated 
  power outages are possible. 

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

&&

$$
957 
WWUS76 KMFR 071805
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1105 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...Strong winds likely through this evening...

.A late season low pressure system approaching from the Pacific
Ocean is expected to produce strong winds across most of southern
Oregon and far northern California through this evening. These
winds have the potential to cause damage.

CAZ081-071915-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180407T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Yreka and Weed
1105 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

South winds have decreased below 25 mph this morning. Winds will
increase again this afternoon but are expected to remain below
advisory level.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-080600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Beatty, Bly, 
Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
1105 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 70 
  mph in the warning area. South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 45 mph in the advisory area. 

* Timing...this afternoon through late this evening. The strongest
  winds are likely to occur late this afternoon through early 
  this evening. 

* Locations include...Portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview, 
  portions of Highway 395 north of Valley Falls, portions of 
  Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver Lake, and Highway 
  20. Also, the higher elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, 
  particularly Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-080000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180408T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, and Port Orford
1105 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 
  mph. Gusts will be strongest along the headlands, especially 
  at Cape Blanco. 

* Timing...through this afternoon. Winds are expected to peak
  around 3 PM PDT.

* Locations include...Portions of highway 101 from Reedsport to 
  just north of Gold Beach. Port Orford, Bandon, and areas west 
  of Charleston could also be affected. 

* Impacts...These strong winds will be capable of breaking tree 
  limbs, which could affect power lines. Additionally, periods 
  of heavy rainfall combining with strong winds tonight are 
  likely to result in visibilities less than a half a mile, at 
  times, and the potential of localized heavy run-off and 
  resultant debris on roadways. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-080300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180408T0300Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Green, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Medford, and Ashland
1105 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 

* Timing...Winds increase again this afternoon, peak between 2 and
  5 PM this afternoon, then diminish tonight. 

* Locations include...Most of southwest Oregon including the 
  Umpqua, Rogue, and Illinois Valleys. This includes Interstate 
  5, and highways 199, 238, 140, 99, 62, and 234. 

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Beware of falling 
  branches and trees. Power outages are possible. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-080600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Dorris, Altamont, 
and Klamath Falls
1105 AM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...through this evening. The strongest winds are likely to
  occur between 1 PM this afternoon and 7 PM this evening. 

* Locations include...The Klamath Basin. This includes the 
  cities of Klamath Falls, Altamont, Tulelake, and Dorris. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. Isolated 
  power outages are possible. 

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

&&

$$
684 
WWUS76 KMFR 072117
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
217 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...Strong winds likely through this evening...

.A late season low pressure system approaching from the Pacific
Ocean is expected to produce strong winds across most of southern
Oregon and far northern California through this evening. These
winds have the potential to cause damage.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-080600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Beatty, Bly, 
Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
217 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 70 
  mph in the warning area. South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 45 mph in the advisory area. 

* Timing...this afternoon through late this evening. The strongest
  winds are likely to occur late this afternoon through early this
  evening. 

* Locations in the advisory include...the Goose Lake Basin, and 
  portions of Highway 395 from Likely in southern Modoc County 
  through Alturas and Lakeview to Alkali Lake in central Lake 
  County.

* Locations in the warning include...Portions of Highway 140 east
  of Lakeview, portions of Highway 395 north of Alkali Lake,
  portions of Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver Lake, and
  Highway 20 in northeastern Lake County. Also, the higher 
  elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, particularly Winter Rim 
  and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with 
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-080000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180408T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, and Port Orford
217 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 
  mph. Gusts will be strongest along the headlands, especially 
  at Cape Blanco. 

* Timing...through this afternoon. 

* Locations include...Portions of highway 101 from Reedsport to
  just north of Gold Beach. Humbug Mountain State Park, Port
  Orford, Bandon, Cape Arago State Park and Shore Acres State Park
  could also be affected. 

* Impacts...These strong winds will be capable of breaking tree 
  limbs, which could affect power lines. Additionally, periods 
  of heavy rainfall combining with strong winds tonight are 
  likely to result in visibilities less than a half a mile, at 
  times, and the potential of localized heavy run-off and 
  resultant debris on roadways. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts
of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-080300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180408T0300Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Green, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Medford, and Ashland
217 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* Timing...Winds are expected to peak between 3 and 6 PM this
  afternoon, then diminish this evening. 

* Locations include...Most of southwest Oregon including the 
  Umpqua, Rogue, and Illinois Valleys. This includes Interstate 
  5, and highways 199, 238, 140, 99, 62, and 234. 

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Beware of falling 
  branches and trees. Power outages are possible. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-080600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Dorris, Altamont, 
and Klamath Falls
217 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...through this evening. The strongest winds are likely 
  to occur between 1 PM this afternoon and 7 PM this evening. 

* Locations include...The Klamath and Tulelake Basins. This
  includes the cities of Klamath Falls, Tulelake, and Dorris. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. Isolated 
  power outages are possible. 

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

&&

$$
192 
WWUS76 KMFR 072359
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
459 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018


ORZ021-022-080100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180408T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, and Port Orford
459 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will remain gusty but will diminish through the evening and
overnight.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-080600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Beatty, Bly, 
Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
459 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 70 
  mph in the warning area. South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 45 mph in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Through late this evening. The strongest winds are 
  likely to occur late this afternoon through early this evening. 

* Locations in the advisory include...the Goose Lake Basin, and 
  portions of Highway 395 from Likely in southern Modoc County 
  through Alturas and Lakeview to Alkali Lake in central Lake 
  County. 

* Locations in the warning include...Portions of Highway 140 
  east of Lakeview, portions of Highway 395 north of Alkali 
  Lake, portions of Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver 
  Lake, and Highway 20 in northeastern Lake County. Also, the 
  higher elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, particularly 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-080300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180408T0300Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Green, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Medford, and Ashland
459 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* Timing...Winds have peaked in most areas and will diminish 
  later this afternoon but will remain gusty into the early 
  evening. 
 
* Locations include...Most of southwest Oregon including the 
  Umpqua, Rogue, and Illinois Valleys. This includes Interstate 
  5, and highways 199, 238, 140, 99, 62, and 234. 

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Beware of falling 
  branches and trees. Power outages are possible. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with higher
gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-080600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Dorris, Altamont, 
and Klamath Falls
459 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...through this evening. The strongest winds are likely to
  occur between now and 7 PM this evening. 

* Locations include...The Klamath and Tulelake Basins. This 
  includes the cities of Klamath Falls, Tulelake, and Dorris. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. Isolated 
  power outages are possible. 

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

&&

$$
194 
WWUS76 KMFR 080134
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
634 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

ORZ023>026-080245-
/O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180408T0300Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
634 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have diminished across the area.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-080600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Beatty, Bly, 
Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
634 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 70 
  mph in the warning area. South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 45 mph in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Through late this evening. The strongest winds are 
  likely to occur late this afternoon through early this 
  evening. 

* Locations in the advisory include...the Goose Lake Basin, and 
  portions of Highway 395 from Likely in southern Modoc County 
  through Alturas and Lakeview to Alkali Lake in central Lake 
  County. 

* Locations in the warning include...Portions of Highway 140 
  east of Lakeview, portions of Highway 395 north of Alkali 
  Lake, portions of Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver 
  Lake, and Highway 20 in northeastern Lake County. Also, the 
  higher elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, particularly 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-080600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Dorris, Altamont, 
and Klamath Falls
634 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...through this evening. The strongest winds are likely 
  to occur between now and 7 PM this evening. 

* Locations include...The Klamath and Tulelake Basins. This 
  includes the cities of Klamath Falls, Tulelake, and Dorris. 

* Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. If possible choose, or prepare to 
  drive slowly to prevent loss of control. Debris is also likely 
  to be blown about at times, reducing visibility. Isolated 
  power outages are possible. 

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

&&

$$
416 
WWUS76 KMFR 080558
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1058 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-081800-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T1800Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Adel
1058 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph in
  the advisory area. 

* Timing...Through Sunday morning.

* Locations in the Advisory include...Portions of Highway 140 
  east of Lakeview, portions of Highway 395 north of Alkali Lake, 
  portions of Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Silver Lake, and 
  Highway 20 in northeastern Lake County. Also, the higher 
  elevations of Lake and Modoc Counties, particularly Winter Rim 
  and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Driving could be difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles. Debris is also likely to be blown about at 
  times, reducing visibility. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph are expected with 
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-080700-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-180408T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Dorris, Altamont, 
and Klamath Falls
1058 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds are diminishing.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Apr 5, 9:17 AM PDT, 5 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 9:17 AM PDT, 5 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
917 AM PDT Thu Apr 5 2018

.DISCUSSION...

Forecast appears on track with a little wind in some of the
valleys and precipitation falling along the coast. Look for the
cold front to continue it's progression towards the coast today
resulting in widespread rain and snow levels rising to 7500 to
8000 feet later on this evening.

Only change made for today was lowering temperatures a degree or
two with the widespread cloud cover and the latest high resolution
guidance showing slightly cooler temperatures. Look for
temperatures in the lower 60's in the west side valleys for highs
today.

-Smith

&&

.AVIATION...05/12Z TAF CYCLE...A cold front is moving toward
Northern California and Southern Oregon this morning. This will
bring a mix of MVFR and VFR cigs, rain, gusty winds (strongest at
the coast, over the mountains, and east of the Cascades), and
widespread terrain obscuration sweeping west to east through the day
today. Rain will taper off briefly this evening, but another round
of rain will arrive late tonight. This has a better chance of
producing IFR ceilings and visibility compared to the round of lower
ceilings and rainfall today.

Nieuwenhuis/Firmin

&&

.MARINE...Updated 845 AM Thursday, 5 April 2018...The pattern
becomes active today and will continue into next week. Several
fronts will bring multiple rounds of strong southerly winds and very
steep, hazardous seas. Small Craft Advisory level conditions are
expected this morning, with low-end gales and very steep and
hazardous seas expected this afternoon in many areas.

Another even stronger front is expected late Friday into Saturday,
with gale force winds possible. Models are showing high-end gales
with this system, and we've issued a Gale Watch for this upcoming
low pressure. We'll likely be upgrading to Gale Warnings with the
afternoon or tonight's forecast package. Models have trended the low
center further away from the coast Friday night, and thus confidence
in storm force winds occurring is decreasing, but we'll monitor the
trends closely. Yet another strong front is possible early next
week. Overall, the weather over the next week will bring significant
impacts to mariners.

Keene/Firmin

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 607 AM PDT Thu Apr 5 2018/

SHORT TERM...An active pattern with progressively stronger fronts
is expected to impact the area through Saturday and bring wet and
windy conditions. The first of these fronts will push into the
coast this morning and will gradually shift inland this afternoon
and evening. Light to moderate precipitation and breezy winds are
expected with this front. Then an atmospheric river will set up
as a low approaches the northern California coast from the
southwest and brings warm and moist onshore flow. Initially,
heaviest rain will be aimed just south of the CWA over portions of
the northern California. However, model solutions are indicating
that widespread moderate rain will spread northward across the
area late Thursday night and Friday morning as the surface low
approaches the coast near the California-Oregon border.
Precipitation continues Friday afternoon but may decrease in
amount.

Then Friday evening and night, a strong front is forecast to
bring moderate to heavy rain along with strong winds to the area.
Models are in good agreement showing a deepening low pressure
system moving towards the PacNW and bringing a strong cold front
towards the coast. This low is expected to deepen to around 970 to
975 mb Friday night as it moves inside of 130 W and tracks
towards the Washington coast. Ahead of this front, expect
widespread moderate and locally heavy rain to spread across the
CWA Friday evening and night. Heavy rain is possible in Curry and
western Siskiyou counties Friday night with moderate rain to
locally heavy rain across other areas. Snow levels are expected to
remain high around 10000 feet Friday evening and night then
quickly lower to 5000-6000 feet during the day Saturday as cold
air aloft moves into the area.

As a result of these systems Thursday night through Friday night,
moderate to heavy rain is expected to impact much of the CWA. 24
hour rainfall amounts are expected to be around 1 inch for many
inland areas, including locations east of the Cascades. Higher 24
hour rainfall totals of 1.5 to 3 inches are expected for areas
along the coast into western and south- central Siskiyou counties
as well as into the Cascades. This heavy rain will result in
rises on area rivers and streams and may bring ponding and
localized stream flooding. Will need to monitor additional model
runs for details as this system approaches.

In addition to rain, this strong front is also forecast to bring
strong and gusty winds to the area late Friday and Saturday.
Models show a strong mid level jet and an increasing surface
pressure gradient Friday night into Saturday as the front moves
inland. This is expected to bring strong and gusty winds to most
the area with the strongest winds along the coast, in the higher
mountains and east of the Cascades. High wind watches are in
effect for these areas Friday evening through Saturday. Please see
the NPWMFR for details. The exact strength and track of the low
will be factors in how strong winds are with this front. In
addition, as a trough moves in behind the front later on Saturday
and brings a cool and slightly unstable environment, expect
increased vertical mixing and gusty winds over the area. These
strong winds may linger into Saturday evening, especially for
areas east of the Cascades, then lower.

Lastly, model solutions support a slight chance for thunderstorms
over the coastal waters as this front moves into the coast Friday
evening. As the front pushes inland and an upper trough gradually
moves into the area, cold air aloft and slightly unstable
conditions will bring a slight risk for thunderstorms on Saturday,
with best chances along the coast during the morning and east of
the Cascades in the afternoon.

PREV LONG TERM DISCUSSION... /Issued 314 PM PDT Wed Apr 4 2018/

LONG TERM...Sunday 12z onward...

Moist onshore flow will continue Sunday on the backside of the
trough. A strong ridge won't build in immediately, so showers
remain possible throughout the day. The ridge will strengthen on
Monday bringing mainly clear skies and a very spring like day for
the start of the work week.

The next system will impact the region on Tuesday with a low
undergoing cyclogenesis during Tuesday morning.  A cold front will
then push onshore and bring widespread precipitation to northern
California and southern Oregon.  Snow levels will start out around
6000 feet and then fall to  4500 feet behind the front. Some snow is
possible above 5500 feet.  Compared to the system on Saturday, this
one isn't packing as much of a punch. It strengthens, but the low
center only falls to 976 mb given what both models are currently
showing. Winds will probably be an issue over the east side and
perhaps the coast as 700 mb flow is showing winds around 60 knots
along and ahead of the front Tuesday morning.

As for timing of this system,  the GEFS forecast for the most part
has the low arriving Tuesday morning.  However,  a few ensemble runs
are holding off until later on Tuesday.  None the less, it's a high
confidence forecast for precipitation along the coast during Tuesday
morning.  Since the timing is still an uncertainty,  precipitation
inland could hold off a bit later Tuesday.

There is the potential for another front on Wednesday. However, the
GFS and ECMWF are on opposite pages with one model predicting rain
and the other one keeping things dry.  One of the reasons for this
is because one model has an extra shortwave to kick the front
through faster.  Really can't commit to one model, so what happens
on Wednesday is up in the air.  However, the trough should move on
shore next Thursday bringing some rain yet again.

-Smith

&&

.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon
     for ORZ021-022.
     High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Saturday evening for
     ORZ030-031.

CA...High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Saturday evening for
     CAZ085.

Pacific Coastal Waters...Gale Watch from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon for
     PZZ350-356-370-376.
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM PDT Friday for PZZ350-356-376.
     Gale Warning until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for
     PZZ350-356-370-376.
     Hazardous Seas Warning from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT
     Friday for PZZ350-356-370-376.
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for PZZ370.

Smith/Firmin/Keene/Nieuwenhuis

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 2:25 AM PDTGale WatchMFR12 hr
Apr 5, 2:25 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR27 hr
Apr 5, 2:28 PM PDTWind AdvisoryMFRJackson, Klamath, Lake69 hr
Apr 5, 2:30 PM PDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas69 hr
Apr 5, 2:31 PM PDTGale WarningMFR50 hr
Apr 5, 2:31 PM PDTStorm WatchMFR24 hr

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.