Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Warnings in 2019
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Jan 15, 2019, 2:17 PM PST for Siskiyou County, California; Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon. It took effect at Jan 16, 2019, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 28 hr. 3 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 15, 2019, 2:17 PM PST (22:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 16, 2019, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 17, 2019, 2:27 PM PST
- In force
- 28 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 22:18 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 12:10 AM PST | HEAVY RAIN 2.6 | 3 Nw Mount Shasta, CA | MIDNIGHT TO MIDNIGHT PST TOTAL. |
| Jan 17, 8:12 AM PST | HEAVY RAIN 2.05 | 6 E Gold Beach, OR | ACCUMULATION OCCURRED OVER 24 HOURS. |
| Jan 17, 8:36 AM PST | HEAVY RAIN 1.42 | 2 Sse Pistol River, OR | 24 HOUR ACCUMULATION. |
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, 10.3 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1876 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 95 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
234 WWUS76 KMFR 152217 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 CAZ081-161200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0003.190116T1800Z-190118T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0003.190116T1800Z-190117T0900Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase through Wednesday, reaching a peak Wednesday evening before decreasing overnight. * Locations include...Much of the Shasta valley, including Weed, Gazelle, and Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 between Yreka and Weed. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. * 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-161200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0003.190117T0000Z-190118T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0003.190117T0900Z-190118T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Port Orford, Brookings, and Harbor 217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 1 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible. * Timing...Winds will increase Wednesday afternoon and evening, reaching a peak Thursday afternoon. * Locations include...The southern Oregon coast between cape Blanco and Brookings, including Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Humbug Mountain, Brookings, and especially headlands and exposed portions of Highway 101. * Impacts...Driving could be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines may be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-161200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0003.190117T0000Z-190118T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.190117T0300Z-190118T0000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Likely, Beatty, Bly, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible. * Timing...Winds will increase through Wednesday evening, reaching a peak overnight before gradually decreasing through Thursday. * Locations include...Summer Lake, Paisley, Lakeview, Adel, and Valley Falls, Bly, and Beatty, including highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, Highway 299 east of Alturas, Highway 395 and Highway 140. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * 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. && $$ ORZ026-161200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.190116T1800Z-190117T0900Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday. * Winds...Southeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase Wedensday afternoon, reaching a peak in the evening and overnight hours. * Locations include...Ashland, Medford, Phoenix, and Talent. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-161200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.190117T0300Z-190118T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Newell and Tulelake 217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * Winds...Southeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase Wedensday afternoon and evening, reaching a peak in the overnight hours and Thursday morning. * Locations include...Tulelake, Dairy, Modoc Point, and portions of Highways 140 and 97 north and east of Klamath Falls. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
322 WWUS76 KMFR 161046 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 246 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 CAZ081-170000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.190116T1800Z-190117T0900Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 246 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Timing...Winds increase later this morning, peaking this evening before decreasing overnight. * Locations include...Much of the Shasta valley, including Weed, Gazelle, and Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 between Yreka and Weed. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ ORZ021-022-170000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.190117T0900Z-190118T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Port Orford, Brookings, and Harbor 246 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible. * Timing...Winds increase this afternoon and evening, reaching a peak Thursday afternoon. * Locations include...The southern Oregon coast between Cape Blanco and Brookings, including Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Humbug Mountain, Brookings, and especially headlands and exposed portions of Highway 101. * Impacts...Driving could be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines may be damaged. * 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. && $$ ORZ026-170000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.190116T1800Z-190117T0900Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 246 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...Southeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds increase this afternoon, peaking this evening and overnight hours. * Locations include...Ashland, Medford, Phoenix, Talent, White City and Interstate 5 between Central Point and Ashland. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-170000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.190117T0300Z-190118T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Likely, Beatty, Bly, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 246 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible. * Timing...Winds increase through this evening, peaking overnight before gradually decreasing through Thursday. * Locations include...Summer Lake, Paisley, Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, Bly, and Beatty, including highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, Highway 299 east of Alturas, and Highways 395 and 140. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * 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. && $$
761 WWUS76 KMFR 162252 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 252 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 CAZ081-170900- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190117T0900Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 252 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Timing...Winds will peak this evening before decreasing overnight. * Locations include...Much of the Shasta valley, including Weed, Gazelle, and Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 between Yreka and Weed. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ ORZ021-022-171200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.190117T0900Z-190118T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Port Orford, Brookings, and Harbor 252 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible. * Timing...Winds increase this evening and tonight, reaching a peak Thursday afternoon. * Locations include...The southern Oregon coast between Cape Blanco and Brookings, including Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Humbug Mountain, Brookings, and especially headlands and exposed portions of Highway 101. * Impacts...Driving could be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines may be damaged. * 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. && $$ ORZ026-170900- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T0900Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 252 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...Southeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds increase this afternoon, peaking this evening and overnight. * Locations include...Ashland, Medford, Phoenix, Talent, White City and Interstate 5 between Central Point and Ashland. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-171200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.190117T0300Z-190118T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Likely, Beatty, Bly, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 252 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible. * Timing...Winds increase through this evening, peaking overnight before gradually decreasing through Thursday. * Locations include...Summer Lake, Paisley, Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, Bly, and Beatty, including highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, Highway 299 east of Alturas, and Highways 395 and 140. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * 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. && $$
499 WWUS76 KMFR 170715 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1115 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 CAZ081-170815- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190117T0900Z/ Central Siskiyou County- 1115 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Winds have diminished. $$ ORZ026-170815- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T0900Z/ Jackson County- 1115 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds have diminished. $$ ORZ021-022-171300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.190117T0900Z-190118T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Port Orford, Brookings, and Harbor 1115 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible. * Timing...Winds increase tonight, reaching a peak Thursday afternoon. * Locations include...The southern Oregon coast between Cape Blanco and Brookings, including Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Humbug Mountain, Brookings, and especially headlands and exposed portions of Highway 101. * Impacts...Driving could be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines may be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-171300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190118T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Likely, Beatty, Bly, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 1115 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * Winds...South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible. * Timing...Winds peak overnight before gradually decreasing through Thursday. * Locations include...Summer Lake, Paisley, Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, Bly, and Beatty, including highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, Highway 299 east of Alturas, and Highways 395 and 140. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * 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. && $$
280 WWUS76 KMFR 171152 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 352 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ORZ021-022-180000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190118T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Port Orford, Brookings, and Harbor 352 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible. * Timing...Winds peak late this morning and early afternoon. * Locations include...The southern Oregon coast between Cape Blanco and Brookings, including Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Humbug Mountain, Brookings, and especially headlands and exposed portions of Highway 101. * Impacts...Driving could be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines may be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-180000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190118T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Likely, Beatty, Bly, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 352 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * Winds...South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible. * Timing...Winds will gradually decrease today. * Locations include...Summer Lake, Paisley, Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, Bly, and Beatty, including highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, Highway 299 east of Alturas, and Highways 395 and 140. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * 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. && $$
890 WWUS76 KMFR 172227 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 227 PM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ORZ021-022-172330- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190118T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- 227 PM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the High Wind Warning. The front has passed and strong winds have diminished, although some periods of gusty winds may continue through this evening. As winds no longer pose an imminent threat, the High Wind Warning for the coast has been cancelled. $$ ORZ030-031-181200- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190118T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0005.190119T0000Z-190119T1800Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the city of Paisley...Valley Falls 227 PM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...THE CURRENT WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...A NEW WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 4 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. The current Wind Advisory has been cancelled. * Winds...South to southwest 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Stronger winds are possible across ridgelines and high terrain. * Timing...Winds will increase once again Friday afternoon, reaching a peak in the evening and overnight. * Locations include...Summer Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, including highway 31 between Lakeview and Silver Lake, and Highway 395 between Lakeview and Alkali Lake. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. * 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. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ029-172330- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190118T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- 227 PM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Wind Advisory. The front has passed and strong winds have diminished, although some periods of gusty winds may continue through this evening. As winds no longer pose an imminent threat, the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. $$ CAZ081-181200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0005.190118T1800Z-190119T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 227 PM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * Winds...South 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Timing...Winds will increase once again through Friday, reaching a peak in the late afternoon through the evening. * Locations include...Much of the Shasta valley, including Weed, Gazelle, and Grenada, and portions of Interstate 5 between Yreka and Weed. * Impacts...Driving could become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about or damaged. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ BPN
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Jan 15, 8:54 AM PST, 5 hours 23 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 8:54 AM PST, 5 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
854 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
.DISCUSSION...It is a quiet morning across southern Oregon and
northern California, but RADAR imagery shows an area of light
precipitation is making its way north into Siskiyou, Josephine,
and Curry counties. Meanwhile, fog has developed in the Umpqua
basin, the Illinois Valley, and the Rogue Valley near Grants
Pass. Have made a few adjustments to the forecast to account for
these factors, but no major changes were made. All other aspects
of the forecast look good this morning, so no other updates are
necessary.
Major focus of efforts this shift will be the upcoming snow, wind,
and surf that will arrive late today into Thursday. Currently,
several weather watches are in effect, and these will likely be
upgraded today. For more information on these and the rest of the
forecast, see the previous discussion below. -BPN
&&
.AVIATION...For the 15/12Z TAFs...Areas of LIFR cigs/vsbys in low
clouds and fog over portions of the Illinois Valley, Grants Pass
area, and the Umpqua Valley including KRBG this morning.
Expect the lower conditions to clear to VFR from late morning
through mid-afternoon.
Elsewhere, VFR conditions will persist into this afternoon. Then,
areas of MVFR cigs will spread into the area from the southwest
late this afternoon/tonight. Higher terrain will become obscured.
There will also be MVFR/IFR vsbys in areas of snow. -Spilde
&&
.MARINE...Updated 830 AM PST Tuesday 15 January 2019...South winds
and wind waves will increase late this morning over the outer
waters. Then this evening, they will move in closer to shore
creating conditions hazardous to small craft.
Much stronger low pressure offshore will bottom out around 970 mb
near 43 N and 131 W Wednesday afternoon and will send a strong cold
front through the waters Wednesday night, then onshore Thursday.
This will likely bring a period of south gales Wednesday afternoon
into Thursday. Heavy west swell and wind waves peaking at 25 to 30
feet will bring chaotic seas, high surf and dangerous bar crossings
to the area during this interval that will subside late Thursday
night.
Yet another front though will move through Friday night into
Saturday, bringing another round of high winds and heavy seas to the
area. -Spilde/Smith
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 431 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019/
DISCUSSION...Mostly quiet weather prevails over the forecast
area this morning. Radar indicates some light returns east of the
Cascades, and webcams show some light snow showers around the Bly
area. Fog and low clouds persist in the Umpqua Basin, and some
patchy fog is beginning to develop in the Illinois Valley.
Low pressure that has been lingering offshore the past few days
will move north through the area today, and today will be a
transition day back to a more active pattern. Snow levels will
start around 3500 feet this morning, rising to around 4000 feet
this afternoon. Precipitation will be relatively light and mostly
confined to northern California and along the coast. Snow levels
will hover just above Mount Shasta City proper, but surrounding
locations could see some light accumulations through this
afternoon, including Black Butte and Snowmans Summits where 1 to 3
inches will be possible.
The main event is expected Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Southerly flow will continue, and a stronger system will move into
the area. Strong winds and heavy snow will be the main concern
here. Strong southerly flow will bring ample amounts of moisture
to portions of Northern California and snow levels will hover
around 4500 to 5000 feet. Periods of moderate to heavy snow are
likely late Wednesday morning into Thursday morning. A Winter
Storm Watch remains in effect during this time period. It looks
like the period of heaviest snow is possible late Wednesday
afternoon and evening when 700 mb southerly flow of 55 to 65 kt
peaks before turning southwest to westerly later Wednesday night.
Snow levels look high enough to spare Mount Shasta City proper of
heavy snow, but it's not out of the question if perception rates
are high enough to see some snow mix down to around 4000 feet
during this time. The Cascades and Siskiyous will get their fair
share of snow as well, and it's possible some Winter Weather
Advisories will be needed.
Strong winds will be a concern with this storm as well. A High
Wind Watch remains in effect for portions of the Coast, east of
the Cascades, and the Shasta Valley. While pressure gradients
indicate high wind potential along the coast, the offshore
component north of Cape Blanco will limit the strength of the
winds there. So the best potential for strong winds remains south
of Cape Blanco. Inland, pressure gradients peak around -6.0 to
-7.0 mb and this typically equates to fairly breezy conditions in
the Rogue Valley as well as the Shasta Valley. Advisories will
likely be needed outside of the watch area for Wednesday afternoon
and evening.
In addition to possible strong winds and heavy snow, periods of
moderate to heavy rain are expected in the Coastal Mountains and
portions of western Siskiyou county. Three to four inches is
expected from late Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
We're not expecting any flooding concerns at this time, but it
will be something to keep an eye on.
Beyond Thursday, a warm front will nudge it's way into the area as
ridging briefly passes over the forecast area. Active weather will
continue through the weekend. /BR-y
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
afternoon for ORZ030-031.
High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
afternoon for ORZ021-022.
CA...High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
afternoon for CAZ085.
Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through late Thursday
night for CAZ080>083.
High Wind Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday
afternoon for CAZ081.
Pacific Coastal Waters...Gale Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening for
PZZ350-356-370-376.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM PST Wednesday for PZZ370-376.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST
Wednesday for PZZ350-356.The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 1:44 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Siskiyou | 48 hr |
| Jan 15, 2:17 PM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Modoc, Siskiyou | 48 hr |
| Jan 15, 2:13 PM PST | High Surf Warning | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 63 hr |
| Jan 15, 2:15 PM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 50 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.