Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 10, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Oct 20, 2021, 2:14 PM PDT for Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon. It took effect at Oct 21, 2021, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 20, 2021, 2:14 PM PDT (21:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 21, 2021, 8:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 21, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 135 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:14 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 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 108 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
- 941 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 230 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 211 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
446 WWUS76 KMFR 202114 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 214 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-210515- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211020T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.211021T1500Z-211022T1500Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 214 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County including the Warner Mountains. In Oregon, Extreme Eastern Klamath County and Lake County including Highway 31 near Summer Lake. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM PDT Friday. * 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/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ORZ021-022-210515- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0008.211021T0900Z-211022T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0010.211021T1500Z-211022T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach 214 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast between Gold Beach and Bandon. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ026-210515- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.211021T0900Z-211022T0600Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 214 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Areas of Jackson County including Ashland, Phoenix, Talent, South Medford, and surrounding foothills. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * 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/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ081-210515- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.211021T0900Z-211022T0900Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 214 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including Interstate 5 near Weed. * WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 2 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
4 follow-up statements
369 WWUS76 KMFR 210506 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1006 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ORZ021-022-212300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.211021T1500Z-211022T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach 1006 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast between Gold Beach and Bandon. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ026-212300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.211021T0900Z-211022T0600Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 1006 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Areas of Jackson County including Ashland, Phoenix, Talent, South Medford, and surrounding foothills. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ081-212300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.211021T0900Z-211022T0900Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 1006 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including Interstate 5 near Weed. * WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 2 AM PDT Friday. * 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/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-212300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.211021T1500Z-211022T1500Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 1006 PM PDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County including the Warner Mountains. In Oregon, Extreme Eastern Klamath County and Lake County including Highway 31 near Summer Lake. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
829 WWUS76 KMFR 211016 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 316 AM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ORZ021-022-220000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.211021T1500Z-211022T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach 316 AM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast between Gold Beach and Bandon. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ026-220000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211022T0600Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 316 AM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Areas of Jackson County including Ashland, Phoenix, Talent, South Medford, and surrounding foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ081-220000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211022T0900Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 316 AM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including Interstate 5 near Weed. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Friday. * 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/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-220000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.211021T1500Z-211022T1500Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 316 AM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County including the Warner Mountains. In Oregon, Extreme Eastern Klamath County and Lake County including Highway 31 near Summer Lake. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
285 WWUS76 KMFR 212103 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 203 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ORZ021-022-220000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach 203 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast between Gold Beach and Bandon. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ026-220600- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211022T0600Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 203 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Areas of Jackson County including Ashland, Phoenix, Talent, South Medford, and surrounding foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ081-220900- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211022T0900Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 203 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including Interstate 5 near Weed. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Friday. * 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/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-221000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211022T1500Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 203 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County including the Warner Mountains. In Oregon, Extreme Eastern Klamath County and Lake County including Highway 31 near Summer Lake. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
810 WWUS76 KMFR 220001 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 501 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ORZ021-022-220115- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach 501 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... The front has moved ashore and winds will begin to subside. Strong gusts are still possible along exposed portions of the shore and along the ridges of the coast range for the next few hours. $$ ORZ026-220600- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211022T0600Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 501 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Jackson County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ081-220900- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211022T0900Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 501 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Friday. * 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/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-221500- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211022T1500Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 501 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County. In Oregon, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 8:21 PM PDT | Gale Watch | MFR | 19 hr | |
| Oct 19, 8:21 PM PDT | Hazardous Seas Watch | MFR | 13 hr | |
| Oct 19, 8:21 PM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 36 hr | |
| Oct 20, 3:30 AM PDT | High Wind Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 11 hr |
| Oct 20, 3:30 AM PDT | Wind Advisory | MFR | Jackson, Klamath, Lake | 53 hr |
| Oct 20, 3:05 PM PDT | Gale Warning | MFR | 26 hr |
Nearby
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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.