Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 10, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind watch at Nov 2, 2021, 2:48 AM PDT for 5 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Nov 3, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2021, 2:48 AM PDT (09:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 3, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Nov 2, 2021, 12:31 PM PDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:51 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 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 48 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
- 950 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 258 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
891 WWUS76 KMFR 020948 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 248 AM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ORZ021-022-022200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0010.211104T0300Z-211104T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach 248 AM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast including areas from Gold Beach northward. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected at capes, headlands and other areas exposed to south winds. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-022200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0010.211104T0900Z-211104T2000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 248 AM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, this includes Highway 31 north of Paisley to Summer Lake as well as the higher terrain across eastern Klamath County and Lake County. In Northern California, this includes Highway 299 at Cedar Pass and the Warner mountains in eastern Modoc County. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
1 follow-up statement
388 WWUS76 KMFR 021931 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1231 PM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-031200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0010.211104T0900Z-211104T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0027.211104T0300Z-211105T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0012.211104T0300Z-211105T0000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 1231 PM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning. In Oregon, highway 31 north of Paisley to Summer Lake, and higher terrain across eastern Klamath County and Lake County. In Northern California, highway 299 at Cedar Pass and the Warner mountains in eastern Modoc County. For the Wind advisory, In Oregon, portions of highway 140 east of Lakeview, highway 399 north of Valley Falls and higher terrain in Lake and eastern Klamath County. In California, highway 299 east of Alturas and higher terrain in Modoc County. * WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-031200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0010.211104T0300Z-211104T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0012.211104T0300Z-211104T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach 1231 PM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast, including exposed areas of highway 101. * WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected at capes, headlands and other areas exposed to south winds. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ026-031200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0027.211104T0000Z-211104T1200Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 1231 PM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 from Medford south to Ashland, and the cities of Medford, Jacksonville, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected in the south end of the Rogue Valley between Phoenix and Ashland. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-031200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0027.211104T0000Z-211104T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 1231 PM PDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 south of Yreka, including the cities of Grenada and Weed. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to be strongest in the south end of the Shasta Valley from Grenada south to Weed. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 3:12 AM PDT | Gale Watch | MFR | 23 hr | |
| Nov 2, 12:31 PM PDT | High Wind Warning | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Lake | 52 hr |
| Nov 2, 12:31 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 52 hr |
| Nov 2, 2:58 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 12 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.