Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 5, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Feb 15, 2021, 2:24 AM PST for Lake County, Oregon. It was in force for 22 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
- Feb 15, 2021, 2:24 AM PST (10:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 16, 2021, 12:42 AM PST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
County Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 207 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 203 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
- 786 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 81 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 271 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 418 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
853 WWUS76 KMFR 151024 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 224 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021 ORZ031-152300- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0005.210215T1024Z-210216T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 224 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, Highway 31 near Summer Lake. For the Wind Advisory, most of Northern Lake County and high terrain areas of Southern Lake County to include Paisley, Silver Lake and portions of Highway 140 near Adel. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines in the Warning area. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing snow is possible, especially in the higher terrain where temperatures are colder and snow is lighter. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will accompany the windy conditions through this morning. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-152300- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 224 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, portions of Modoc County including Highway 299 near Cedar Pass. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing snow is possible, especially in the higher terrain where temperatures are colder and snow is lighter. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will accompany the windy conditions through this morning. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
3 follow-up statements
748 WWUS76 KMFR 152250 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 250 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021 ORZ031-160700- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 250 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, Highway 31 near Summer Lake. For the Wind Advisory, most of Northern Lake County and high terrain areas of Southern Lake County to include Paisley, Silver Lake and portions of Highway 140 near Adel. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines in the Warning area. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing snow is possible, especially in the higher terrain where temperatures are colder and snow is lighter. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will accompany the windy conditions through this morning. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-160700- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 250 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, portions of Modoc County including Highway 299 near Cedar Pass. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing snow is possible, especially in the higher terrain where temperatures are colder and snow is lighter. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will accompany the windy conditions through this morning. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
311 WWUS76 KMFR 160630 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1030 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021 ORZ031-160900- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 1030 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, Highway 31 near Summer Lake. For the Wind Advisory, most of Northern Lake County and high terrain areas of Southern Lake County to include Paisley, Silver Lake and portions of Highway 140 near Adel. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines in the Warning area. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing snow is possible, especially in the higher terrain where temperatures are colder and snow is lighter. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-160900- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 1030 PM PST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, portions of Modoc County including Highway 299 near Cedar Pass. In Oregon, much of Lake County including Highway 395 north of the junction with Highway 31. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing snow is possible, especially in the higher terrain where temperatures are colder and snow is lighter. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
013 WWUS76 KMFR 160842 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1242 AM PST Tue Feb 16 2021 ORZ031-161800- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 1242 AM PST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Higher terrain areas of Central and Eastern Lake County, but also along Highway 31 south of Silver Lake southward to Paisley and along Highway 140 near Adel.. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-160945- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T0900Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 1242 AM PST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds are easing for most valley locations, but west to northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph will continue at more exposed locations through early Tuesday morning. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 3:45 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Watch | MFR | 23 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.