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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Jan 10, 2018, 3:19 AM PST for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Jan 11, 2018, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2018, 3:19 AM PST (11:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 11, 2018, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 12, 2018, 1:00 AM PST
- In force
- 21 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 11:19 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, 11.3 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -17 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 861 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 98 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
857 WWUS76 KMFR 101119 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 319 AM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...Moderate to strong gusty winds expected Thursday morning into Friday morning... .A frontal system moving through Thursday into Friday is expected to bring windy conditions to portions of Klamath, Lake, and Modoc Counties Thursday morning into early Friday morning. ORZ030-031-110000- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.180111T1200Z-180112T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0001.180111T1200Z-180112T1200Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls 319 AM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. A High Wind Watch has also been issued for the same time period * Winds...South and southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 45 to 65 mph. * Timing...Winds are expected to begin reaching advisory strength with gusts 45 mph or higher 4 AM Thursday morning. Winds are likely to peak Thursday afternoon and then diminish beginning Thursday night into Friday morning. * Locations in the High Wind Watch include...Portions of Highway 395 between Valley Falls and Alkali Lake, portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview and west of Adel, portions of Highway 31 between Paisley and Silver Lake, Highway 20 in Lake County, Winter Rim, and the Warner Mountains. * Locations in the Wind Advisory include...Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Paisley, Alkali Lake, Wagontire, Fort Rock, Adel, Valley Falls, and roadways in those areas. * Impacts...Steering is likely to become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will be blown about. High profile vehicles should consider delaying travel in the high wind watch area during the valid time period, especially if the watch becomes upgraded to a warning. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-110000- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.180111T1200Z-180112T1200Z/ Modoc County- 319 AM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. * Winds...South and southwest 35 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * Timing...Thursday morning through early Friday morning. Wind are expected to peak Thursday afternoon and evening. * Locations include...Highway 299 on Cedar Pass, the Warner Mountains, and portions of the Modoc Plateau near Perez. * Impacts...Steering is likely to become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will be blown about. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ BTL
4 follow-up statements
758 WWUS76 KMFR 102230 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 230 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...Strong gusty winds expected Thursday morning into Friday morning... .A cold front moving through Thursday into Friday is will bring windy conditions to portions of the southern Oregon coast and areas east of the Cascades Thursday morning into early Friday morning. ORZ030-031-111300- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0001.180111T1200Z-180112T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0001.180111T1200Z-180112T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.180111T1200Z-180112T0900Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls 230 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM PST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM PST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 4 AM Thursday to 1 AM PST Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...In the warning areas, South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. In the advisory areas, south to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase very early Thursday morning, peak Thursday afternoon and evening, then diminish Thursday night into Friday morning. * Locations in the High Wind Warning include...Portions of Highway 395 between Valley Falls and Alkali Lake, portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview and west of Adel, portions of Highway 31 between Paisley and Silver Lake, Highway 20 in Lake County, Winter Rim, and the Warner Mountains. * Locations in the Wind Advisory include...Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Paisley, Alkali Lake, Wagontire, Fort Rock, Adel, Valley Falls, and roadways in those areas. * Impacts...Steering will become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will be blown about. High profile vehicles should consider delaying travel in the high wind warning area during the valid time period. * 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-111300- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0001.180111T1200Z-180112T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- 230 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. * Winds...South 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase very early Thursday morning, peak around noon, then diminish Thursday afternoon. * Locations include...The capes, Port Orford, Humbug Mountain, and other exposed areas will experience the strongest winds. * Impacts...Steering will become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will be blown about. High profile vehicles should consider delaying travel in the high wind warning area during the valid time period. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ CAZ085-111300- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.180111T1200Z-180112T0900Z/ Modoc County- 230 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM PST FRIDAY... * Winds...South and southwest 35 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase very early Thursday morning, peak Thursday afternoon and evening, then diminish Thursday night into Friday morning. * Locations include...Highway 299 on Cedar Pass, the Warner Mountains, and portions of the Modoc Plateau near Perez. * Impacts...Steering is likely to become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will 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 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. && $$ Stockton
738 WWUS76 KMFR 110616 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1016 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...Strong gusty winds expected Thursday morning through Thursday night... .A cold front moving through Thursday into Thursday night will bring windy conditions to portions of the southern Oregon coast and areas east of the Cascades Thursday morning through Thursday night. ORZ030-031-120015- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.180111T1200Z-180112T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.180111T1200Z-180112T0900Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 1016 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM PST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM PST FRIDAY... * Winds...In the warning area...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. In the advisory area...south to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase very early Thursday morning, peak Thursday afternoon and evening, then diminish later Thursday night. * Locations in the High Wind Warning include...Portions of Highway 395 between Valley Falls and Alkali Lake, portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview and west of Adel, portions of Highway 31 between Paisley and Silver Lake including Summer Lake, Highway 20 in Lake County, Winter Rim, and the Warner Mountains. * Locations in the Wind Advisory include...Silver Lake, Paisley, Alkali Lake, Wagontire, Fort Rock, Adel, Valley Falls, and roadways in those areas. * Impacts...Steering will become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will be blown about. High profile vehicles should consider delaying travel in the high wind warning area during the valid time period. * 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-120000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.180111T1200Z-180112T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon and Port Orford 1016 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...South 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase very early Thursday morning, peak around noon, then diminish Thursday afternoon. * Locations include...The capes, Port Orford, Humbug Mountain, and other exposed areas will experience the strongest winds. * Impacts...Steering will become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will be blown about. High profile vehicles should consider delaying travel in the high wind warning area during the valid time period. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-120015- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.180111T1200Z-180112T0900Z/ Modoc County- 1016 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM PST FRIDAY... * Winds...South and southwest 35 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase very early Thursday morning, peak Thursday afternoon and evening, then diminish later Thursday night. * Locations include...Highway 299 on Cedar Pass, the Warner Mountains, and portions of the Modoc Plateau near Perez. * Impacts...Steering is likely to become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will be blown about. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Petrucelli
075 WWUS76 KMFR 112200 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 200 PM PST Thu Jan 11 2018 ORZ021-022-112300- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180112T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- 200 PM PST Thu Jan 11 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the High Wind Warning. The front has moved onshore and winds along the coast are diminishing. $$ ORZ030-031-120900- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180112T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180112T0900Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 200 PM PST Thu Jan 11 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST FRIDAY... * Winds...In the warning area...South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. In the advisory area...south to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will peak this afternoon and evening, then diminish later tonight. * Locations in the High Wind Warning include...Portions of Highway 395 between Valley Falls and Alkali Lake, portions of Highway 140 east of Lakeview and west of Adel, portions of Highway 31 between Paisley and Silver Lake including Summer Lake, Highway 20 in Lake County, Winter Rim, and the Warner Mountains. * Locations in the Wind Advisory include...Silver Lake, Paisley, Alkali Lake, Wagontire, Fort Rock, Adel, Valley Falls, and roadways in those areas. * Impacts...Steering will become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will be blown about. High profile vehicles should consider delaying travel in the high wind warning area during the valid time period. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ085-120900- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180112T0900Z/ Modoc County- 200 PM PST Thu Jan 11 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST FRIDAY... * Winds...South to southwest 35 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * Timing...Winds will peak this afternoon and evening, then diminish later tonight. * Locations include...Highway 299 on Cedar Pass, the Warner Mountains, and portions of the Modoc Plateau near Perez. * Impacts...Steering is likely to become more difficult due to crosswinds and wind gusts, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose items will 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 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. && $$ Stockton
046 WWUS76 KMFR 120853 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1253 AM PST Fri Jan 12 2018 ORZ030-031-121000- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180112T0900Z/ /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180112T0900Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 1253 AM PST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds will continue to gradually lower overnight. $$ CAZ085-121000- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180112T0900Z/ Modoc County- 1253 AM PST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds will continue to gradually lower overnight. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2:20 AM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 36 hr | |
| Jan 10, 2:20 AM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 50 hr | |
| Jan 10, 3:19 AM PST | High Wind Watch | MFR | Klamath, Lake | 11 hr |
| Jan 10, 2:30 PM PST | High Wind Warning | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Lake | 35 hr |
| Jan 10, 2:30 PM PST | High Surf Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 38 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.