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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Jan 5, 2019, 2:05 PM PST for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Jan 6, 2019, 9:00 AM PST. It was in force for 5 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2019, 2:05 PM PST (22:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 6, 2019, 9:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 6, 2019, 1:47 PM PST
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 123 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
- 1695 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 148 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 383 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
617 WWUS76 KMFR 052205 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...Widespread strong winds expected this afternoon... .Strong low pressure will move onshore today, producing very strong winds over much of the area. The strongest winds will be along the coast, in the mountains and also the Shasta Valley, but west side valleys and the east side will also see strong, gusty winds this afternoon and evening. A weaker system Sunday will bring another round of gusty winds to the Shasta Valley and areas east of the Cascades. CAZ085-ORZ030-031-061315- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.190106T1800Z-190107T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Likely, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * Winds today...South 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the Warning area. South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph elsewhere. * Winds Sunday...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph along Highway 31 from Paisley to Summer Lake, Cedar Pass on Highway 299 and in the mountains. * Blowing snow Sunday...Expect several inches of snow and blowing snow in the mountains on Sunday. * Timing...Strong winds will increase through the afternoon and diminish tonight. Winds will increase again Sunday morning. * Locations in todays warning include...The mountains of eastern Klamath and Lake counties, portions of Highway 31 between Silver Lake and Paisley, portions of 395 north of Lakeview. * Locations in todays advisory include...The valleys of eastern Klamath and Lake counties, including the cities of Lakeview, Bly, Valley Falls, and all local highways. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. 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. && $$ ORZ026-060300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Southeast through southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible. Local wind gusts to 60 mph in the southern end of the valley near Ashland. * Timing...Through early this evening. * Locations in the warning include...Areas along Interstate 5 from Medford and Central Point south to Ashland. * Locations in the advisory include...The rest of Jackson County including Gold Hill, Rogue River, Applegate, Ruch, White City, Eagle Point and Shady Cove. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ081-061315- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.190106T1700Z-190107T0100Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt, Weed, and Yreka 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM PST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 9 AM to 5 PM PST Sunday. * Winds today...Southeast through southwest 35 to 50 mph with gusts 70 mph. * Winds Sunday...Southeast through southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 mph. * Timing...4 AM PST Saturday through 10 PM PST Saturday evening. Winds will diminish overnight and increase again Sunday morning. * Locations include...Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Highways include Interstate 5 and Highways 3, 96 and 97. * Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult and potentially hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. 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. && $$ ORZ022-060300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Southeast through southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible. Local wind gusts of 70 mph are possible at exposed beaches and headlands. * Timing...through early this evening. * Locations include...All areas along the coast, including Highway 101. * Impacts...Travel will be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and power lines may be damaged. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ ORZ027-028-060600- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...South 40 to 60 mph with gusts 80 mph are possible. * Timing...through this evening. * Locations include...All areas, but especially the high mountains above about 5500 feet, including Crater Lake and Mount Ashland. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult and dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong wind gusts could damage trees and powerlines. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. Blizzard conditions are possible near and above treeline, especially in exposed areas. * 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 50 mph or gusts of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ ORZ021-060600- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, and Coquille 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Southeast through southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Local gusts to 80 mph are possible at exposed beaches and headlands, especially near Cape Blanco. * Timing...through this evening. * Locations include...All areas along the coast, including Highway 101. * Impacts...Travel will be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and power lines may be damaged. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-060600- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Dorris, Newell, Macdoel, Tulelake, Altamont, and Klamath Falls 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Timing...through this evening. Strong south winds are possible Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. * Locations include...The valleys of Klamath and Siskiyou counties including Klamath Falls, Tulelake, Dorris and all surrounding highways. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult on area highways, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and low visibility are possible at times. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is 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. && $$ ORZ023>025-060300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Glendale, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Steamboat, and Toketee Falls 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Southeast through southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Timing...through early this evening. * Locations include...All west side valley areas, including Elkton, Roseburg, Grants Pass and Cave Junction. Highways include Interstate 5, Highway 38, 42, 138, and 199. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ080-060300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Fort Jones, Greenview, Happy Camp, and Scott Bar 205 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Southeast through southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Timing...through early this evening. * Locations include...The lower Klamath and Scott Valleys of western Siskiyou County including Happy Camp, Seiad Valley and Greenview and Highways 3 and 96. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
359 WWUS76 KMFR 060252 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...Breezy winds expected again tomorrow for the Shasta Valley, East of the Cascades... .A weaker system Sunday will bring another round of gusty winds to the Shasta Valley and areas east of the Cascades. These winds will not be as strong as what was experienced this afternoon. ORZ026-060400- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Although winds have not yet shifted to be from the west, winds have decreased significantly. A couple of isolated higher wind gusts may be possible for the next hour or so, but the wind threat has largely ended. $$ ORZ022-060400- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds have largely weakened across the Curry County coast. A couple of isolated higher wind gusts may be possible for the next hour or so, but the wind threat has largely ended. $$ ORZ023>025-060400- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Glendale, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Steamboat, and Toketee Falls 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds have largely weakened across the area. A couple of isolated higher wind gusts may be possible for the next hour or so, especially in the higher terrain; but the wind threat has largely ended. $$ CAZ080-060400- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0300Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Fort Jones, Greenview, Happy Camp, and Scott Bar 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds have largely weakened across the area. A couple of isolated higher wind gusts may be possible for the next hour or so, especially in the higher terrain; but the wind threat has largely ended. $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-061500- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.190106T1800Z-190107T0600Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Likely, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * Winds today...South 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph in the Warning area. South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph elsewhere. * Winds Sunday...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph along Highway 31 from Paisley to Summer Lake, Cedar Pass on Highway 299 and in the mountains. * Blowing snow Sunday...Expect several inches of snow and blowing snow in the mountains on Sunday. * Timing...Strong winds will increase through the afternoon and diminish tonight. Winds will increase again Sunday morning. * Locations in todays warning include...The mountains of eastern Klamath and Lake counties, portions of Highway 31 between Silver Lake and Paisley, portions of 395 north of Lakeview. * Locations in todays advisory include...The valleys of eastern Klamath and Lake counties, including the cities of Lakeview, Bly, Valley Falls, and all local highways. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ081-061500- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.190106T1700Z-190107T0100Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt, Weed, and Yreka 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM PST SUNDAY... * Winds today...Southeast through southwest 35 to 50 mph with gusts 70 mph. * Winds Sunday...Southeast through southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 mph. * Timing...4 AM PST Saturday through 10 PM PST Saturday evening. Winds will diminish overnight and increase again Sunday morning. * Locations include...Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Highways include Interstate 5 and Highways 3, 96 and 97. * Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult and potentially hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. 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. && $$ ORZ027-028-060600- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...South 40 to 60 mph with gusts 80 mph are possible. * Timing...through this evening. * Locations include...All areas, but especially the high mountains above about 5500 feet, including Crater Lake and Mount Ashland. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult and dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong wind gusts could damage trees and powerlines. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. Blizzard conditions are possible near and above treeline, especially in exposed areas. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 50 mph or gusts of 75 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ ORZ021-060600- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, and Coquille 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Southeast through southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Local gusts to 80 mph are possible at exposed beaches and headlands, especially near Cape Blanco. * Timing...through this evening. * Locations include...All areas along the coast, including Highway 101. * Impacts...Travel will be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and power lines may be damaged. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. * 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. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-060600- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Dorris, Newell, Macdoel, Tulelake, Altamont, and Klamath Falls 652 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Timing...through this evening. Strong south winds are possible Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. * Locations include...The valleys of Klamath and Siskiyou counties including Klamath Falls, Tulelake, Dorris and all surrounding highways. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult on area highways, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and low visibility are possible at times. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
400 WWUS76 KMFR 060553 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 953 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...Breezy winds expected again tomorrow for the Shasta Valley, East of the Cascades... .A weaker system Sunday will bring another round of gusty winds to the Shasta Valley and areas east of the Cascades. These winds will not be as strong as what was experienced this afternoon. CAZ085-ORZ030-031-062300- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.190106T1800Z-190107T0600Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Alturas, Canby, Likely, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 953 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds Sunday...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph along Highway 31 from Paisley to Summer Lake, Cedar Pass on Highway 299 and in the mountains. * Blowing snow...Expect several inches of snow and blowing snow in the mountains on Sunday. * Timing...10 AM through 10 PM Sunday. * Locations include...The valleys of eastern Klamath and Lake counties, including the cities of Lakeview, Bly, Valley Falls, and all local highways. The advisory also includes the Warner Mountains and portions of southern Modoc County in California. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. 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. && $$ CAZ081-062300- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.190106T1700Z-190107T0100Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt, Weed, and Yreka 953 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM PST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds Sunday...Southeast through southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 mph. * Timing...9 AM through 5 PM Sunday. * Locations include...Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Highways include Interstate 5 and Highways 3, 96 and 97. * Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult and potentially hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ORZ027-028-060700- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 953 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... A relative break in the wind is expected in the mountains overnight tonight. Tomorrow, gusty winds will combine with moderate snow. Please see the Winter Weather Advisory (WSWMFR) for more details. $$ ORZ021-060700- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, and Coquille 953 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds have largely weakened across the area. A couple of isolated higher wind gusts may be possible for the next hour or so, especially in the higher terrain; but the wind threat has largely ended. $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-060700- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0600Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Dorris, Newell, Macdoel, Tulelake, Altamont, and Klamath Falls 953 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds have largely weakened across the area. A couple of isolated higher wind gusts may be possible for the next hour or so, especially in the higher terrain; but the wind threat has largely ended. $$
815 WWUS76 KMFR 061359 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 559 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-070200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.190106T1800Z-190107T0600Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 559 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds Sunday...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph along Highway 31 from Paisley to Summer Lake, Cedar Pass on Highway 299 and in the mountains. * Blowing snow...Expect several inches of snow and blowing snow in the mountains. * Timing...10 AM through 10 PM. * Locations include...The valleys of eastern Klamath and Lake counties, including the cities of Lakeview, Bly, Valley Falls, and all local highways. The advisory also includes the Warner Mountains and portions of southern Modoc County in California. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. Unsecured items may be blown around and property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ081-070100- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.190106T1700Z-190107T0100Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 559 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * Winds Sunday...Southeast through southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 mph. * Timing...9 AM through 5 PM. * Locations include...Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Highways include Interstate 5 and Highways 3, 96 and 97. * Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult and potentially hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. 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 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
290 WWUS76 KMFR 061752 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 952 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-061900- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.190106T1800Z-190107T0600Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 952 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Wind Advisory. We are issuing Winter Weather Advisories for the area, and gusty winds and blowing snow will be included in the Winter Weather Advisory. $$ CAZ081-070100- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190107T0100Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 952 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * Winds Sunday...Southeast through southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 mph. * Timing...9 AM through 5 PM. * Locations include...Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, Yreka and Montague. Highways include Interstate 5 and Highways 3, 96 and 97. * Impacts...Driving is likely to become difficult and potentially hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. 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 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
978 WWUS76 KMFR 062147 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 147 PM PST Sun Jan 6 2019 ...High winds possible in the Shasta Valley Tuesday into Wednesday morning... CAZ081-071300- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190107T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0002.190108T1800Z-190109T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- 147 PM PST Sun Jan 6 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind Watch...which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. * Winds...Gusty winds will continue today but should be below Advisory criteria. South to southeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible. * Timing...Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. * Locations include...Interstate 5 including areas near Weed north to near Grenada. * Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines could be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Jan 5, 8:48 AM PST, 5 hours 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 5, 8:48 AM PST, 5 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
848 AM PST Sat Jan 5 2019
.DISCUSSION...Made some updates to the forecast for today. The
latest radar image shows precipitation moving from south to
north along the coast and in western Siskiyou County. Therefore
adjusted pops lower further east to pretty much remove any mention
from the forecast for this morning. This afternoon, the general
consensus is for a later arrival of precipitation further inland
along the Cascades and eastside, so pops, qpf and snow amounts
were also lowered in these areas. Winds are ramping up in areas
that we expected them to. Weed is reporting sustained winds at 40
mph with gusts to 52 mph. Winds are strongest in the higher
elevations west of the Cascades and in the Ashland area. The lower
elevations aren't seeing much wind right now, but we still expect
stronger winds to surface later this morning through this
afternoon.
Meanwhile heavy snow is still in track to hammer the Mount Shasta
region later this afternoon into tonight, and again Sunday
afternoon into Sunday night. Our next area of concern will be the
second storm Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. This will likely
result in additional wind headlines. Winter headlines are already
out with a Winter storm warning for portions of Siskiyou County
and a winter storm watch for portions of Oregon. The winter storm
warning for Siksyou County through Sunday night looks good and
we'll take a closer look at the winter storm watch headline for
Oregon once newer data from this morning starts to roll in. Please
see previous discussion for details on the second storm on Sunday.
-Petrucelli
&&
.AVIATION...For the 05/12Z TAFs...VFR conditions early this morning
will deteriorate over the next several hours as a strong low
pressure center approaches the area. Winds will increase ahead of
this front and this, combined with continued high level cloud cover,
should scour out what little fog development has occurred overnight.
Strong winds aloft will accompany the approaching system and wind
shear will be a concern for all sites west of the Cascades by early
Saturday morning. Strong winds will begin to surface at KRBG, KMFR,
and KLMT, among other areas, later this morning. Expect widespread
significant turbulence through the forecast area Saturday, as well
as spreading precipitation and lowered flight conditions. Some
improvement is possible late in the TAF period.
One other note of significance...the lowest ceilings and poorest
visibility will likely be focused in the Mount Shasta City area
where heavy snow is expected Saturday. -BPN/Keene
&&
.MARINE...Updated 800 AM PST Saturday, 5 January 2019...Widespread
very steep and hazardous seas of up to 20 feet will continue through
today. Meanwhile, strong low pressure will continue moving into the
area today, moving northward and pushing inland north of Cape Blanco
late this afternoon. Expect south to southeast gales through this
morning, with possible isolated storm force gusts.
A rapid wind shift will occur later this afternoon, and westerly
gales will continue into Saturday evening. During this time, seas
will become very steep and chaotic in response to these winds.
Another, slightly weaker system, will follow quickly Sunday morning.
This low will move into northern California, so the strongest winds
will likely be south of Cape Blanco for this event. However, seas
will be very steep and hazardous for all areas through Sunday so
have extended the Gale Warning through Sunday afternoon, with a
Hazardous Seas Warning extending beyond then.
More frontal systems are expected through early next week with
periods of gales and very heavy steep seas likely. Conditions are
not expected to improve until frontal activity slows down late next
week. -BPN/BR-y
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 447 AM PST Sat Jan 5 2019/
DISCUSSION...The first bands of showers are moving into Curry
county at this time from the approaching system. Comparing the
High level water vapor images to the Nam12 and GFS 500 mb omega
the NAM 12 seems to be handling the system the best at this time,
but looks to be a tad fast, which would explain the delayed timing
of the winds which should have surfaced in the Shasta Valley and
at Klamath Falls a couple of hours ago, but has surfaced now. As
the surface low continues to move up to offshore of the northern
California coast a little after noon, 700 MB winds will continue
to increase, with the Redding to Medford pressure gradient
continuing to tighten. The combination of the two will increase
southerly wind up the Shasta valley that will spill over into the
Rogue Vally by early afternoon. The strong southerly flow up the
Sacramento Valley will both transport high moisture flow into the
Mt. Shasta area as well as provide good orographic lift which will
bring heavy precipitation rates that may occasionally bring snow
levels briefly down below 2500 feet through the day. By late
afternoon 700 MB winds increase to 60-70 KT, and as the low moves
on shore and the BL to 700 MB winds become southwest the winds
will be the strongest at the coast as the winds funnel along the
coastal range.
Saturday evening the winds swing to the southwest to west over the
area ahead of the next system that moves in Sunday morning. There
will be a brief lull in the heavier snow in the Mt. Shasta area
Sunday morning, then south winds increase again up the Sacramento
Valley into the Shasta valley and heavy precipitation rates return
to the Mt. Shasta area late morning into the afternoon. Another
deep surface low swings up the coast in roughly the same track,
but the 700 MB winds will be more westerly, and snow levels should
hover around 2500 feet Sunday. With the more westerly flow at 700
MB areas north of the Siskiyous will not be as rain shadowed and
the cascades will also see an abundance of snow into Sunday
afternoon and evening, spilling over to the east side. With this
have extended the winter storm warning in the Mt. Shasta area into
Sunday and issued watches in Oregon above 2500 feet, although with
an unstable air mass Sunday morning and heavier precipitation
rates into Sunday afternoon, snow levels could be lower than that
at times. Sven
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...High Wind Warning until 10 PM PST this evening for ORZ030-031.
Wind Advisory until 10 PM PST this evening for ORZ029>031.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through late Sunday night
for ORZ029>031.
High Wind Warning until 10 PM PST this evening for ORZ027-028.
High Wind Warning until 7 PM PST this evening for ORZ022.
Wind Advisory until 7 PM PST this evening for ORZ023>026.
High Wind Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST this
evening for ORZ021.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through late Sunday night
for ORZ023>026.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through late Sunday night
for ORZ027-028.
High Wind Warning until 7 PM PST this evening for ORZ026.
CA...High Wind Warning until 10 PM PST this evening for CAZ085.
Wind Advisory until 10 PM PST this evening for CAZ084-085.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through late Sunday night
for CAZ085.
Wind Advisory until 7 PM PST this evening for CAZ080.
Winter Storm Warning until 10 PM PST Sunday above 3000 feet in
the for CAZ080.
Winter Storm Warning until 10 PM PST Sunday above 3000 feet in
the for CAZ082-083.
High Wind Warning until 10 PM PST this evening for CAZ081.
Pacific Coastal Waters...Gale Warning until 4 PM PST Sunday for PZZ350-356-370-376.
Hazardous Seas Warning from 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM PST Tuesday for
PZZ350-356-370-376.The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 4:07 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 10 hr |
| Jan 5, 6:51 AM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 39 hr | |
| Jan 5, 2:03 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 43 hr |
| Jan 5, 2:19 PM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 11 hr | |
| Jan 5, 2:19 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory for Hazardous Seas | MFR | 36 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.