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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Medford, OR

January 22, 2018Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon; Siskiyou County, California

NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Jan 22, 2018, 3:04 PM PST for Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon; Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Jan 23, 2018, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 21 hr. 6 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
Jan 22, 2018, 3:04 PM PST (23:04 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2018, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 24, 2018, 1:00 PM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:03 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
Jan 24, 5:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 25 Nnw Brookings, ORTHE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 12 HOURS.
Jan 24, 5:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 2.12Gold Beach, ORRAIN STILL ONGOING. THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 24, 8:30 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 2.666 E Gold Beach, ORTHE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 24, 9:09 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.761 Nne Coos Bay, OR24 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT 7 AM PST.
Jan 24, 9:09 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 2.17Ne Brookings, OR24 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT 7 AM PST.
Jan 24, 12:47 PM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.591 Nnw Lakeside, OR24 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT NOON PST.

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, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 65 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 2018-01-22Temperature 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 2018-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 58 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
591 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
63 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
157 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

313 
WWUS76 KMFR 222304
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
304 PM PST Mon Jan 22 2018

...Strong south winds likely Tuesday and Wednesday...

.Another strong cold front will bring strong south winds to the
coast, Shasta Valley and portions of Lake and Klamath Counties 
Tuesday and Wednesday.

CAZ081-231315-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0004.180124T0000Z-180124T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0004.180124T0000Z-180124T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
304 PM PST Mon Jan 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST
Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

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

* Timing...Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* Locations include...The southern Shasta Valley including 
  Interstate 5 from Weed north to Grenada. 

* Impacts...Driving may become difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

The strongest winds are expected in the southern Shasta Valley
near Weed. 

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.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-231315-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0004.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0005.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
304 PM PST Mon Jan 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

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

* Timing...Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* Locations include...Highway 31 from Silver Lake to the 395 
  interchange. Highway 395 north of Lakeview. 

* Impacts...Driving may become difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-231315-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0004.180124T0000Z-180124T0600Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Port Orford and Gold Beach
304 PM PST Mon Jan 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 PM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. 

* Winds...South winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* Timing...Mid Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* Locations include...Coastal communities in southern Coos county
  and Curry county including Gold Beach and Port Orford.

* Impacts...Strong winds will combine with heavy rain to cause
  hazardous driving conditions.

* 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 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

Sven
5 follow-up statements
861 
WWUS76 KMFR 231029
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
229 AM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...Strong south winds likely Tuesday and Wednesday...

.Another strong cold front will bring strong south winds to the
coast, Shasta Valley and portions of Lake and Klamath Counties
Tuesday and Wednesday.

ORZ021-022-232230-
/O.EXT.KMFR.HW.W.0004.180124T0000Z-180124T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach
229 AM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds: South winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Higher
  gusts are possible along headlands and capes. 

* Timing: Mid Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.

* Locations include: Coastal communities from Cape Ferrelo to 
  Cape Arago, including Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Cape Blanco.
 
* Impacts: Strong winds will combine with heavy rain to produce 
  hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-232230-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0004.180124T0000Z-180124T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
229 AM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* Timing: Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* Locations include: The southern Shasta Valley including 
  Interstate 5 from Weed north to Grenada. 

* Impacts: Driving may become difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

The strongest winds are expected in the southern Shasta Valley
near Weed.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-232230-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0005.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
229 AM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* Timing: Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* Locations include: Highway 31 from Silver Lake to the 395 
  interchange. Highway 395 north of Lakeview. 

* Impacts: Driving may become difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$
220 
WWUS76 KMFR 232222
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
222 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...Strong south winds late today and Wednesday...

.Another strong cold front will bring strong south winds to the
coast, Shasta Valley and portions of Lake and Klamath Counties
late today and Wednesday.

CAZ085-241100-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KMFR.HW.W.0005.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Including the cities of Alturas and Likely
222 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in
effect from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. 

* Winds: South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the warning
  area and south 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the 
  advisory area. 

* Timing: Tonight through Wednesday evening.

* Locations include: Locations in the warning area include Highway
  395 near Cedar Pass and the Warner Mountains. Locations in the
  advisory area include central and eastern Modoc County 
  including the cities of Alturas and Likely. 

* Impacts: Driving may become hazardous, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Loose items may be blown 
  about. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-241100-
/O.EXT.KMFR.HW.W.0004.180124T0000Z-180124T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
222 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds: South 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* Timing: Today through Wednesday morning.

* Locations include: The southern Shasta Valley including 
  Interstate 5 from Weed north to Grenada. 

* Impacts: Driving may become hazardous, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

The strongest winds are expected in the southern Shasta Valley
near Weed.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-241100-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0005.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
222 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. 

* Winds: South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the warning
  area and south 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the advisory
  area. 

* Timing: Tonight through Wednesday evening.

* Locations include: Locations in the warning area include Highway
  31 south of Silver Lake to the 395 interchange as well as the
  higher mountains in Lake County. Locations in the advisory area
  include the cities of Silver Lake, Valley Falls, Highway 395
  north of Lakeview, and Highway 140 east of Lakeview.

* Impacts: Driving may become hazardous, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Loose items may be blown about. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-241100-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0004.180124T0000Z-180124T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach
222 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds: South winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Higher 
  gusts are possible along headlands and capes. 

* Timing: Today and tonight.

* Locations include: Coastal communities from Cape Ferrelo to 
  Cape Arago, including Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Cape 
  Blanco. 

* Impacts: Strong winds will combine with heavy rain to produce 
  hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$
722 
WWUS76 KMFR 232253
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
253 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...Strong south winds late today and Wednesday...

.Another strong cold front will bring strong south winds to the
coast, Shasta Valley and portions of Lake and Klamath Counties
late today and Wednesday.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-241100-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0005.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, and Valley Falls
253 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* Winds: South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the warning 
  area and south 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the 
  advisory area. 

* Timing: Tonight through Wednesday evening.

* Locations include: Locations in the warning area include Highway
  31 south of Silver Lake to the 395 interchange, Highway 299 at
  Cedar Pass, the higher mountains in Lake County, and the Warner
  Mountains in Modoc County. Locations in the advisory area 
  include the cities of Silver Lake, Valley Falls, Highway 395 
  north of Lakeview, and Highway 140 east of Lakeview in Oregon 
  and central and eastern Modoc County in California including the
  cities of Alturas and Likely.

* Impacts: Driving may become hazardous, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Loose items may be blown about. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-241100-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0004.180124T0000Z-180124T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach
253 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds: South winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Higher 
  gusts are possible along headlands and capes. 

* Timing: Today and tonight.

* Locations include: Coastal communities from Cape Ferrelo to 
  Cape Arago, including Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Cape 
  Blanco. 

* Impacts: Strong winds will combine with heavy rain to produce 
  hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-241100-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0004.180124T0000Z-180124T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
253 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds: South 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* Timing: Today through Wednesday morning.

* Locations include: The southern Shasta Valley including 
  Interstate 5 from Weed north to Grenada. 

* Impacts: Driving may become hazardous, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

The strongest winds are expected in the southern Shasta Valley
near Weed.

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.

&&

$$
319 
WWUS76 KMFR 241121
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
321 AM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

ORZ021-022-241230-
/O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180124T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
321 AM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Although the strongest winds have weakened, winds will remain
gusty through the morning. 

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-242330-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0005.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.180124T1200Z-180125T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, and Valley Falls
321 AM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds: South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the warning 
  area and south 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the 
  advisory area. 

* Timing: Through Wednesday evening.

* Locations in the warning area include: Highway 31 south of
  Silver Lake to the 395 interchange, Highway 299 at Cedar Pass,
  the higher mountains in Lake County, and the Warner Mountains in
  Modoc County. 

* Locations in the advisory area include: The cities of Silver
  Lake, Valley Falls, Highway 395 north of Lakeview, and Highway
  140 east of Lakeview in Oregon, and central and eastern Modoc
  County in California, including the cities of Alturas and 
  Likely.
 
* Impacts: Driving may become hazardous, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Loose items may be blown about. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-242100-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180124T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
321 AM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds: South 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* Timing: Through Wednesday morning.

* Locations include: The southern Shasta Valley including 
  Interstate 5 from Weed north to Grenada. 

* Impacts: Driving may become hazardous, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

The strongest winds are expected in the southern Shasta Valley
near Weed.

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.

&&

$$

BPN
492 
WWUS76 KMFR 242055
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1255 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

CAZ081-242200-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180124T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
1255 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty south winds will continue this afternoon, but should remain
below advisory criteria.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-250600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180125T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, and Valley Falls
1255 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds: South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the warning 
  area and south 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the 
  advisory area. 

* Timing: Through this evening.

* Locations in the warning area include: Highway 31 south of 
  Silver Lake to the 395 interchange, Highway 299 at Cedar Pass, 
  the higher mountains in Lake County, and the Warner Mountains 
  in Modoc County. 

* Locations in the advisory area include: The cities of Silver 
  Lake, Valley Falls, Highway 395 north of Lakeview, and Highway 
  140 east of Lakeview in Oregon, and central and eastern Modoc 
  County in California, including the cities of Alturas and 
  Likely. 

* Impacts: Driving may become hazardous, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Loose items may be blown about. 

* 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 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 8:36 PM PSTGale WatchMFR6 hr
Jan 22, 2:10 AM PSTGale WarningMFR50 hr
Jan 22, 2:10 AM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR4 days
Jan 22, 2:22 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchMFRDouglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake13 hr
Jan 22, 2:28 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchMFRKlamath, Lake13 hr
Jan 22, 2:04 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR14 hr
Jan 22, 2:04 PM PSTSmall Craft Advisory for Hazardous SeasMFR14 hr
Jan 22, 3:04 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningMFRKlamath, Lake51 hr
Jan 22, 3:14 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR3 days
Jan 22, 3:35 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningMFRCurry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake3 days
Jan 22, 3:35 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMFRKlamath, Lake3 days
Jan 22, 1:14 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMFRSiskiyou9 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.