Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 8, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Mar 28, 2021, 8:20 PM PDT for Lake County, Oregon. It was in force for 7 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
- Mar 28, 2021, 8:20 PM PDT (03:20 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 7 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 03:23 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, 3.3 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
- 3006 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 186 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 322 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
490 WWUS76 KMFR 290320 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 820 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ORZ031-291000- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0008.210329T0320Z-210329T1000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 820 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Low visibility is possible due to blowing dust. * WHERE...The Warning is for the Summer Lake and Hart Mountain areas. The Advisory covers most of the rest of Central and Eastern Lake County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-291000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 820 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Low visibility is possible due to blowing dust. * WHERE...Western Lake County and far eastern Klamath County in Oregon, and the Warner Mountains in Modoc County in California, including the communities of Paisley, Silver Lake, and Fort Rock, and Highways 395, 31, 140, and 299. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, and could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will impact visibility downwind of dry lakebeds. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
2 follow-up statements
578 WWUS76 KMFR 290530 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1030 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ORZ031-291000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 1030 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Low visibility is possible due to blowing dust. * WHERE...The Warning is for the Summer Lake and Hart Mountain areas. The Advisory covers most of the rest of Central and Eastern Lake County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-291430- /O.NEW.KMFR.FR.Y.0005.210330T1000Z-210330T1600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, and Bandon 1030 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Low temperatures from 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This Advisory ranges from the coast to one to two miles inland from the coast. Temperatures will be quite cold farther inland, but the impact will not be as great as the growing season has not begun there yet. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-291000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 1030 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Low visibility is possible due to blowing dust. * WHERE...Western Lake County and far eastern Klamath County in Oregon, and the Warner Mountains in Modoc County in California, including the communities of Paisley, Silver Lake, and Fort Rock, and Highways 31, 140, and 299. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, and could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will impact visibility downwind of dry lakebeds. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages are possible. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
996 WWUS76 KMFR 291013 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 313 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ORZ031-291115- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 313 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory have expired. Peak gusts reached 55 mph at Rock Creek and 65 mph at Summer Lake. $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-291115- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 313 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The Wind Advisory has expired. Peak gusts of 35 to 40 mph were common across the area with stronger gusts likely along highway 31 and over the mountains. $$ ORZ021-022-292300- /O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0005.210330T1000Z-210330T1600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, and Bandon 313 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Low temperatures from 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This Advisory ranges from the coast to one to two miles inland from the coast. Temperatures will be quite cold farther inland, but the impact will not be as great as the growing season has not begun there yet. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 10:30 PM PDT | Frost Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 35 hr |
| Mar 29, 2:59 AM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 11 hr | |
| Mar 29, 2:59 AM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 56 hr | |
| Mar 29, 1:29 PM PDT | Freeze Warning | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine | 20 hr |
| Mar 29, 2:43 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 47 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.