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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Medford, OR

May 28, 2020Modoc County, California; Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at May 28, 2020, 11:29 AM PDT for Modoc County, California; Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon. It took effect at May 30, 2020, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 28, 2020, 11:29 AM PDT (18:29 UTC)
In effect from
May 30, 2020, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 30, 2020, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
11 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 18:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 12:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 154 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2020-05-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2020-05-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1541 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

530 
WWUS76 KMFR 281829
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1129 AM PDT Thu May 28 2020

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-291200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.200530T1600Z-200531T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
1129 AM PDT Thu May 28 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. 

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County. In Oregon, the mountains of
  Northern and Eastern Klamath County and much of Lake County.
  This includes the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, Summer
  Lake impacting portions of Highways 140, 31 and 395. Winds will
  also affect Highway 299 through the Warner Mountains.
 
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose objects before winds begin. 
  If traveling through this area during the time of this 
  advisory, slow down.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
7 follow-up statements
663 
WWUS76 KMFR 291200
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
500 AM PDT Fri May 29 2020

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-292300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.200530T1600Z-200531T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
500 AM PDT Fri May 29 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County. In Oregon, the mountains 
  of Northern and Eastern Klamath County and much of Lake 
  County. This includes the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Valley 
  Falls, Summer Lake impacting portions of Highways 140, 31 and 
  395. Winds will also affect Highway 299 through the Warner 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose objects before winds begin. 
  If traveling through this area during the time of this 
  advisory, slow down.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
967 
WWUS76 KMFR 292137
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
237 PM PDT Fri May 29 2020

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-301100-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.200530T1600Z-200531T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
237 PM PDT Fri May 29 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County. In Oregon, the mountains 
  of Northern and Eastern Klamath County and much of Lake 
  County. This includes the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Valley 
  Falls, Summer Lake impacting portions of Highways 140, 31 and 
  395. Winds will also affect Highway 299 through the Warner 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose objects before winds begin. 
  If traveling through this area during the time of this 
  advisory, slow down.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
182 
WWUS76 KMFR 301031
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
331 AM PDT Sat May 30 2020

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-302230-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.200530T1600Z-200531T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
331 AM PDT Sat May 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County. In Oregon, the mountains of
  Northern and Eastern Klamath County and much of Lake County.
  This includes the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, and Summer
  Lake impacting portions of Highways 140, 31 and 395. Winds will
  also affect Highway 299 through the Warner Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. The
  strongest winds are expected during the late afternoon into the
  early evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose objects before winds begin. 
  If traveling through this area during the time of this 
  advisory, slow down.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
370 
WWUS76 KMFR 301736
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1036 AM PDT Sat May 30 2020

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-310300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200531T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
1036 AM PDT Sat May 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County. In Oregon, the mountains 
  of Northern and Eastern Klamath County and much of Lake 
  County. This includes the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Valley 
  Falls, and Summer Lake impacting portions of Highways 140, 31 
  and 395. Winds will also affect Highway 299 through the Warner 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. The 
  strongest winds are expected during the late afternoon into 
  the early evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose objects before winds begin. 
  If traveling through this area during the time of this 
  advisory, slow down.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
273 
WWUS76 KMFR 302015
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
115 PM PDT Sat May 30 2020

ORZ030-031-310200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.DU.Y.0003.200530T2015Z-200531T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200531T0300Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
115 PM PDT Sat May 30 2020

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one 
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind 
  Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...For the Wind Advisory, the mountains of Northern and
  Eastern Klamath County and much of Lake County. This includes
  the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, and Summer Lake
  impacting portions of Highways 140, 31 and 395. Winds will also
  affect Highway 299 through the Warner Mountains. For the Blowing
  Dust Advisory, highway 31 north of Paisley and south of Silver
  Lake, including the city of Summer Lake.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. 


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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ085-310200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200531T0300Z/
Modoc County-
115 PM PDT Sat May 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Modoc County. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. The 
  strongest winds are expected during the late afternoon into 
  the early evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose objects before winds begin. 
  If traveling through this area during the time of this 
  advisory, slow down.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
356 
WWUS76 KMFR 310213
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
713 PM PDT Sat May 30 2020

ORZ030-031-310315-
/O.EXP.KMFR.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200531T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200531T0300Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
713 PM PDT Sat May 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...For the Wind Advisory, the mountains of Northern and 
  Eastern Klamath County and much of Lake County. This includes 
  the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, and Summer Lake 
  impacting portions of Highways 140, 31 and 395. Winds will 
  also affect Highway 299 through the Warner Mountains. For the 
  Blowing Dust Advisory, highway 31 north of Paisley and south 
  of Silver Lake, including the city of Summer Lake.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ085-310315-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200531T0300Z/
Modoc County-
713 PM PDT Sat May 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Modoc County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. The 
  strongest winds are expected during the late afternoon into 
  the early evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose objects before winds begin. 
  If traveling through this area during the time of this 
  advisory, slow down.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
771 
WWUS76 KMFR 310325
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
825 PM PDT Sat May 30 2020

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-310430-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200531T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
825 PM PDT Sat May 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to decrease through the evening.

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

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Sources

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