Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Jan 11, 2021, 1:02 AM PST for 5 counties in Oregon. It took effect at Jan 11, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 35 hr. 7 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 11, 2021, 1:02 AM PST (09:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 11, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 13, 2021, 9:23 AM PST
- In force
- 35 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:03 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 12, 12:00 PM PST | HEAVY RAIN 1.78 | Port Orford, OR | NOON TO NOON PST. |
| Jan 12, 12:30 PM PST | FLOOD | Highway 101 And 42 (Nea, OR | REPORTS OF HIGH WATER ON ROADWAYS AFFECTING PORTIONS OF HIGHWAY 42 (MP 1 AND 2) AND HIGHWAY 101 (MP 237 AND 240). |
| Jan 12, 6:48 PM PST | HEAVY RAIN 1.52 | 1 Ne Brookings, OR | 6PM-6PM. |
| Jan 13, 5:06 AM PST | HEAVY RAIN 3.05 | Gold Beach, OR | 24 HOUR TOTAL. |
| Jan 13, 5:08 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Bandon, OR | DOWNED TREE NEAR HIGHWAY 101. |
| Jan 13, 8:00 AM PST | HEAVY RAIN 3.78 | 5 Ene Myrtle Creek, OR | PISTOL RIVER. |
| Jan 13, 8:00 AM PST | HEAVY RAIN 4.74 | 6 E Gold Beach, OR | 24 HOUR AMOUNT. STATION ELEVATION: 2593 FT. |
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 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 58 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
- 919 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 121 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
999 WWUS76 KMFR 110902 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 102 AM PST Mon Jan 11 2021 ORZ021-022-112300- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0001.210112T0600Z-210113T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0002.210112T0600Z-210113T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Port Orford, Coquille, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 102 AM PST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of the southern Oregon coast and headlands. This includes portions of highway 101. Expect the strongest winds between Pistol River and Cape Arago, including Gold Beach and at Cape Blanco. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ ORZ030-031-112300- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0001.210112T0900Z-210114T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0002.210112T0900Z-210114T0000Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls 102 AM PST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Higher terrain of eastern Klamath and western Lake Counties, but also including Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ081-112300- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0005.210112T0900Z-210113T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 102 AM PST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The southern portion of the Shasta Valley, including Interstate 5 from Weed to Grenada. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
6 follow-up statements
614 WWUS76 KMFR 112106 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 106 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021 ORZ021-022-121200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.210112T0600Z-210113T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Port Orford, Coquille, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 106 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of the southern Oregon coast and headlands. This includes portions of highway 101. Expect the strongest winds between Pistol River and Cape Arago, including Gold Beach and at Cape Blanco. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ030-031-121200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.210112T0900Z-210114T0000Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls 106 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Higher terrain of eastern Klamath and western Lake Counties, but also including Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ CAZ081-121200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0005.210112T0900Z-210113T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 106 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The southern portion of the Shasta Valley, including Interstate 5 from Weed to Grenada. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
450 WWUS76 KMFR 121017 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 217 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ORZ021-022-122300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Port Orford, Coquille, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 217 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Most of the southern Oregon coast and headlands. This includes portions of highway 101. Expect the strongest winds between Pistol River and Cape Arago, including Gold Beach and at Cape Blanco. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around dead trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ORZ030-031-122300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls 217 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Higher terrain of eastern Klamath and western Lake Counties, but also including Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around dead trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ081-122300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 217 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The southern portion of the Shasta Valley, including Interstate 5 from Weed to Grenada. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
929 WWUS76 KMFR 122232 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 232 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ORZ021-022-131200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Port Orford, Coquille, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 232 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Most of the southern Oregon coast and headlands. This includes portions of highway 101. Expect the strongest winds between Pistol River and Cape Arago, including Gold Beach and at Cape Blanco. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ030-031-131200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls 232 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Higher terrain of eastern Klamath and western Lake Counties, but also including Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * 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/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ CAZ081-131200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 232 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The southern portion of the Shasta Valley, including Interstate 5 from Weed to Grenada. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
982 WWUS76 KMFR 131155 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 355 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ORZ021-022-131300- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- 355 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The high gusty winds have diminished behind the front. $$ ORZ030-031-132000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls 355 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Higher terrain of eastern Klamath and western Lake Counties, but also including Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Isolated power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ081-131500- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 355 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...The southern portion of the Shasta Valley, including Interstate 5 from Weed to Grenada. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
886 WWUS76 KMFR 131453 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 653 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 CAZ081-131600- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 653 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... $$ ORZ030-031-132300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls 653 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Higher terrain of eastern Klamath and western Lake Counties, but also including Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Isolated 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/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
533 WWUS76 KMFR 131723 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 923 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ORZ030-031-131830- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 923 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are expected to remain below warning criteria and gradually diminish during the day. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 1:50 AM PST | River Flood Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 44 hr |
| Jan 11, 2:26 AM PST | Flood Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine | 36 hr |
| Jan 11, 2:29 AM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 50 hr | |
| Jan 11, 3:26 PM PST | Storm Watch | MFR | 11 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.