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High Wind Warning 8, NWS Medford, OR

March 7, 2018Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, California

NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Mar 7, 2018, 3:28 AM PST for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Mar 8, 2018, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 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
Mar 7, 2018, 3:28 AM PST (11:28 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 8, 2018, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 8, 2018, 4:00 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Modoc County, CA, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 151 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:27 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, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 154 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 00:00Z on 2018-03-07Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2018-03-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 33 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer CAPE
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Mixed-layer LCL
2714 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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0-1 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
95 m²/s²
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The text

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720 
WWUS76 KMFR 071128
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...Gusty south winds expected this afternoon into Thursday...

.Southeast and south winds will increase across the Shasta and
Rogue valleys today as a low pressure system approaches. This
evening into tonight winds will diminish in those valleys, but
will increase from the south and southwest across portions of
Klamath, Lake, and Modoc counties. The strongest winds east of the
Cascades are expected to occur Thursday. 

ORZ031-072330-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0007.180308T1500Z-180309T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T0300Z-180309T0300Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued and is in effect from 7 PM 
this evening to 7 PM PST Thursday.

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
  in the advisory. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60
  to 70 mph in the warning.

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to begin in the
  mountains Thursday evening and then expand into valley areas
  overnight and into Thursday. Warning level winds are expected 
  to begin in the higher terrain early Thursday morning and then 
  continue through Thursday afternoon.

* Locations include...Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Alkali Lake,
  and Valley Falls are in the advisory area. This advisory
  includes much of highway 395 north of Lakeview, as well as
  portions of Highway 140, and portions of Highway 20. The 
  warning area includes the higher terrain, primarily Winter Rim 
  in Lake County and the Warner Mountains.

* Impacts...Strong winds are likely to make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 
  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.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-072330-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T0300Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued and is in effect from 7 PM 
this evening to 7 PM PST Thursday. 

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
  in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts
  60 to 70 mph in the warning area.

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to begin in the
  mountains Thursday evening and then expand into valley areas
  overnight and into Thursday. Warning level winds are expected 
  to begin in the higher terrain early Thursday morning and then 
  continue through Thursday afternoon.

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway
  140 between Bly and Lakeview, portions of highway 395 in
  California, and Highway 299 over the Warner Mountains. The
  warning is for the higher mountains, primarily Winter Rim and
  the Warner Mountains.

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ026-072330-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180307T2000Z-180308T0200Z/
Jackson County-
Including the city of Ashland
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM PST this
evening. 

* Winds...South 25 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.

* Timing...Winds are expected to increase this afternoon and then
  will remain gusty into this evening before diminishing. 

* Locations include...Portions of Interstate 5 from south of
  Ashland to southeast Medford. Highway 66 near Ashland and
  Emigrant Lake. Portions of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and south
  and east Medford. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult at times,
  especially for light and high profile vehicles. Unsecured items
  are likely to be blown about.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are 
expected and/or that gusts of 45 to 57 are expected. Winds this 
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile 
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ081-072330-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180307T2000Z-180308T1000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds will increase this afternoon and then peak this
  afternoon and evening before diminishing late Wednesday night. 
  Winds may increase again on Thursday. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portions of highway 97 near
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may 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...

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.

&&

$$

BTL
7 follow-up statements
840 
WWUS76 KMFR 072253
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-081200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T0300Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
PST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to begin in the
  mountains this evening and then expand into valley areas 
  overnight and into Thursday. Warning level winds are expected to
  begin in the higher terrain early Thursday morning and then 
  continue through Thursday afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-081200-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T1100Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, and Glendale
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 3 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. 

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

* Timing...Winds will increase early Thursday morning, peak late
  Thursday morning and early Thursday afternoon, then diminish in
  the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Glendale, Azalea, Sexton Summit on
  Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-081000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180308T1000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST THURSDAY...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds will peak afternoon and diminish late tonight.
  Winds will increase again late Thursday morning. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portions of highway 97 
  near Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will 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...

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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-080200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180308T0200Z/
Jackson County-
Including the city of Ashland
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South 25 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.

* Timing...Winds will peak this afternoon and then will remain
  gusty into this evening before diminishing tonight. Winds will
  increase again Thursday but are not expected to reach Advisory
  criteria. 

* Locations include...Portions of Interstate 5 from south of 
  Ashland to southeast Medford. Highway 66 near Ashland and 
  Emigrant Lake. Portions of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and south 
  and east Medford. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for light and high profile vehicles. Unsecured items are likely 
  to be blown about. 

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are
expected and/or that gusts of 45 to 57 are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
614 
WWUS76 KMFR 080155
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

ORZ026-080300-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180308T0200Z/
Jackson County-
Including the city of Ashland
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds in the southern end of Jackson County have decreased below 
advisory criteria, and the wind advisory will be allowed to expire
at 6 PM.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-081400-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T0300Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to begin in the 
  mountains this evening and then expand into valley areas 
  overnight and into Thursday. Warning level winds are expected 
  to begin in the higher terrain early Thursday morning and then 
  continue through Thursday afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-081400-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds will peak afternoon and diminish late tonight. 
  Winds will increase again late Thursday morning. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portions of highway 97 
  near Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will 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...

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.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-081400-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T1100Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, and Glendale
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

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

* Timing...Winds will increase early Thursday morning, peak late 
  Thursday morning and early Thursday afternoon, then diminish 
  in the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Glendale, Azalea, Sexton Summit on 
  Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

&&

$$
125 
WWUS76 KMFR 081026
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
226 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...Gusty southerly winds today...

.Broad low pressure will result in gusty southwest winds today,
diminishing this evening.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
226 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to expand into valley
  areas today. Warning level winds are expected to begin in the
  higher terrain early this morning and then continue through 
  Thursday afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-090000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
226 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds are likely to peak late this morning and then
  diminish later this afternoon.
 
* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portion of highway 97 near 
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will 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...

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.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T1100Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, and Glendale
226 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* Timing...Winds will increase this morning, peak late morning, 
  and then diminish in the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Glendale, Azalea, Sexton Summit on 
  Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

&&

$$

BTL
340 
WWUS76 KMFR 081746
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018


CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to expand into valley
  areas today. Warning level winds are expected to begin in the
  higher terrain early this morning and then continue through the 
  afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ026-090000-
/O.EXA.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 

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

* Timing...Winds will peak late morning, and then diminish in the
  late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Loose objects will be blown around.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds are likely to peak late this morning and then 
  diminish later this afternoon. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portion of highway 97 near 
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will 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...

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.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, and Glendale
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* Timing...Winds will peak late morning and then diminish in the 
  late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Glendale, Azalea, Sexton Summit on 
  Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

&&

$$
793 
WWUS76 KMFR 081800
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to expand into 
  valley areas today. Warning level winds are expected to begin 
  in the higher terrain early this morning and then continue 
  through the afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds are likely to peak late this morning and then 
  diminish later this afternoon. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portion of highway 97 near 
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will 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...

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.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, and Cave Junction
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* Timing...Winds will peak late morning and then diminish in the 
  late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Murphy, Wilderville, Glendale, Azalea, 
  Sexton Summit on Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around 
  Roseburg.
 
* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* Timing...Winds will peak late morning, and then diminish in 
  the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville.

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Localized power outages are possible.
  Loose objects will be blown around.

* 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.

&&

$$
784 
WWUS76 KMFR 082100
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018


CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to expand into 
  valley areas today. Warning level winds are expected to begin 
  in the higher terrain early this morning and then continue 
  through the afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ084-090000-
/O.NEW.KMFR.DU.Y.0001.180308T2100Z-180309T0000Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Blowing Dust
Advisory...which is in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* Visibility...Quarter mile or less with isolated areas of 100
  feet.

* Timing...Winds should subside and low visibility should improve
  late this afternoon.
  
* Locations include...Highway 97 near MacDoel.

* Impacts...Very low visibility will make travel difficult in and
  around MacDoel on Highway 97.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution and slow down
when encountering low visibility.

&&

$$

CAZ081-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds are likely to diminish late this afternoon. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portion of highway 97 near 
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will 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...

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.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, and Cave Junction
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* Timing...Winds will diminish in the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Murphy, Wilderville, Glendale, Azalea, 
  Sexton Summit on Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around 
  Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* Timing...Winds will diminish in the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville.

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized power outages are 
  possible. Loose objects will be blown around. 

* 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.

&&

$$
028 
WWUS76 KMFR 082359
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018


CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090300-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to continue into this
  evening. Winds will then gradually decrease tonight.  

* Locations include...Portions of highway 140 between Lakeview and
  Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley Falls to Silver Lake, and
  Highway 299 over the Warner Mountains. 
 
* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 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.

&&

$$

CAZ084-090100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty winds will gradually decrease this evening. 


$$

CAZ081-090100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty winds are expected to remain below advisory criteria this
evening.

$$

ORZ023-024-090100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, and Cave Junction
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty winds are expected to remain below advisory criteria this
evening.

$$

ORZ026-090100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty winds are expected to remain below advisory criteria this
evening.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 1:23 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR33 hr
Mar 7, 1:23 PM PSTSmall Craft Advisory for Hazardous SeasMFR45 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Oregon, 2018High Wind Warnings in California, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

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.