Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Feb 16, 2018, 2:44 AM PST for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon. It took effect at Feb 17, 2018, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2018, 2:44 AM PST (10:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 17, 2018, 1:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 18, 2018, 3:49 AM PST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 158 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 152 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1733 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 39 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
123 WWUS76 KMFR 161044 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 244 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2018 ORZ030-031-170100- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0006.180217T2100Z-180218T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.180217T2100Z-180218T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0007.180217T2100Z-180218T0900Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 244 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has upgraded the High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning and has also issued a Wind Advisory...both are in effect from 1 PM Saturday to 1 AM PST Sunday. * Winds in the warning area: West to southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Winds in the advisory area: West to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing: Strong winds will develop Saturday afternoon and persist through late Saturday night. But, the strongest gusts will occur late Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * Locations in the warning include: The higher terrain of eastern Klamath County and western Lake County between Bly and Silver Lake. This includes Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. * Locations in the advisory include: Some of the mid to upper ridges of northern Klamath County and Lake County between Chemult and Alkali Lake. This includes portions of Highway 140 and the city of Lakeview. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD * Impacts...Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. 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. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$ CAZ085-170100- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.180217T2100Z-180218T0900Z/ Modoc County- 244 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 1 PM Saturday to 1 AM PST Sunday. * Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Timing: Strong winds will develop Saturday afternoon and persist through late Saturday night. But, the strongest gusts will occur late Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * Locations include: The higher elevations of the Warner Mountains. This includes State Route 299. * Impacts: Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$
5 follow-up statements
965 WWUS76 KMFR 162218 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 218 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2018 ORZ030-031-171200- /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.W.0007.180217T2100Z-180219T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.180217T2100Z-180219T0600Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 218 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * Winds in the warning area: West to southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Winds in the advisory area: West to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing: Strong winds will develop Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday evening. Winds will be strongest during the afternoon and evening hours and weaken overnight. * Locations in the warning include: The higher terrain of eastern Klamath County and western Lake County between Bly and Silver Lake. This includes Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. * Locations in the advisory include: Most of the rest of eastern Klamath and Lake Counties. This includes portions of Highways 140 and 395 and the city of Lakeview. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD * Impacts...Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. 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. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$ CAZ085-171200- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.180217T2100Z-180219T0600Z/ Modoc County- 218 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Timing: Strong winds will develop Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday evening. Winds will be strongest during the afternoon and evening hours and weaken overnight. * Locations include: The higher elevations of the Warner Mountains. This includes State Route 299. * Impacts: Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$
065 WWUS76 KMFR 171013 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 213 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2018 ORZ030-031-180030- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0007.180217T2100Z-180219T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.180217T2100Z-180219T0600Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 213 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * Winds in the warning area: West to southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Winds in the advisory area: West to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing: Strong winds will develop Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday evening. Winds will be strongest during the afternoon and evening hours and weaken overnight. * Locations in the warning include: The higher terrain of eastern Klamath County and western Lake County between Bly and Silver Lake. This includes Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. * Locations in the advisory include: Most of the rest of eastern Klamath and Lake Counties. This includes portions of Highways 140 and 395 and the city of Lakeview. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD * Impacts...Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. 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. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$ CAZ085-180030- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.180217T2100Z-180219T0600Z/ Modoc County- 213 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Timing: Strong winds will develop Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday evening. Winds will be strongest during the afternoon and evening hours and weaken overnight. * Locations include: The higher elevations of the Warner Mountains. This includes State Route 299. * Impacts: Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$
585 WWUS76 KMFR 172211 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 211 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018 CAZ085-180900- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.180218T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Modoc County- 211 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 1 AM PST Sunday. * Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Timing: Strong winds continue through late this evening. * Locations include: The higher elevations of the Warner Mountains. This includes State Route 299. * Impacts: Difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$ ORZ030-031-181400- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 211 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * Winds in the warning area: West to southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Winds in the advisory area: West to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing: Strong winds continue through Sunday evening. * Locations in the warning include: The higher terrain of eastern Klamath County and western Lake County between Bly and Silver Lake. This includes Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. * Locations in the advisory include: Most of the rest of eastern Klamath and Lake Counties. This includes portions of Highways 140 and 395 and the city of Lakeview. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD * Impacts...Very difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$
076 WWUS76 KMFR 180855 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1255 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018 CAZ085-181000- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180218T0900Z/ Modoc County- 1255 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Gusty winds will continue for a while longer, but with the addition of snowfall in the forecast, the wind advisory will switch over to a winter weather advisory at 1 AM. This combination could create areas of reduced visibilities because of blowing snow. Please see the WSWMFR for more information on snow fall amounts and wind conditions. $$ ORZ030-031-182100- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 1255 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds in the warning area: West to southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Winds in the advisory area: West to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing: Strong winds continue through Sunday evening. * Locations in the warning include: The higher terrain of eastern Klamath County and western Lake County between Bly and Silver Lake. This includes Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. * Locations in the advisory include: Most of the rest of eastern Klamath and Lake Counties. This includes portions of Highways 140 and 395 and the city of Lakeview. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD * Impacts...Very difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$
835 WWUS76 KMFR 181149 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 349 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018 ORZ031-190000- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 349 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS TRANSITIONED INTO A WIND ADVISORY... The National Weather Service in Medford has transitioned the High Wind Warning to a Wind Advisory. * Winds: West to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing: Gusty winds will peak again this morning, but will continue through Sunday evening. * Locations include: Most of Lake County. This includes highways 31, 140, and 395 and the cities of Lakeview and Summer Lake. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD * Impacts...Very difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, loose objects could be blown away. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Slow down and use caution when driving, especially if you are driving a high profile vehicle. . Secure any loose objects like patio furniture or trash cans or bring them indoors. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. && $$ ORZ030-181300- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 349 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...THE HIGH WIND WARNING AND WIND ADVISORY HAVE BECOME A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY... The National Weather Service in Medford has updated the High Wind Warning and the Wind Advisory to a winter weather advisory. Gusty winds will continue for a while longer. Winds will no longer reach high wind warning criteria, but with the addition of snowfall in the forecast, the wind advisory will switch over to a winter weather advisory. This combination could create areas of reduced visibilities because of blowing snow. Please see the WSWMFR for more information on snow fall amounts and wind conditions. $$ ORZ021-022-190000- /O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.W.0002.180219T0900Z-180219T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.A.0002.180220T0800Z-180220T1700Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, and Harbor 349 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Freeze Warning...which is in effect from 1 AM to 9 AM PST Monday. A Freeze Watch has also been issued. This Freeze Watch is in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * Temperature...29 to 32 degrees on Sunday night to Monday morning. 27 to 32 degrees on Monday night to Tuesday morning. * Locations in the warning: Many coastal areas including the cities of Brookings, North Bend, Coos Bay and Reedsport. * Locations in the watch: Almost all of the Southern Oregon Coast. * Impacts...Plants sensitive to freezing conditions can be damaged or killed. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2:44 AM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Klamath, Lake | 59 hr |
| Feb 16, 3:05 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory for Hazardous Seas | MFR | 11 hr | |
| Feb 16, 1:50 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 38 hr | |
| Feb 16, 1:50 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 3 days | |
| Feb 16, 2:33 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 67 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.