Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 13, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind watch at Dec 13, 2021, 2:29 PM PST for Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2021, 2:29 PM PST (22:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 14, 2021, 2:16 PM PST
- In force
- 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 22:28 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, 10.5 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
- 617 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 90 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 239 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 314 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
442 WWUS76 KMFR 132229 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 229 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ORZ021-022-141400- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0013.211215T1400Z-211215T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0014.211214T1000Z-211214T1600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, Harbor, and Gold Beach 229 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in frost formation. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...For the Frost Advisory, the Southern Oregon Coast. For the High Wind Watch, portions of the Southern Oregon Coast including Port Orford and Gold Beach. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM PST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
3 follow-up statements
517 WWUS76 KMFR 141043 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 243 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ORZ021-022-141845- /O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211214T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0013.211215T1400Z-211215T2100Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, Harbor, and Gold Beach 243 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in frost formation. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...For the Frost Advisory, the Southern Oregon Coast. For the High Wind Watch, portions of the Southern Oregon Coast including areas in or near Charleston, Bandon, Port Orford and Gold Beach as well as Cape Blanco. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM PST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
162 WWUS76 KMFR 141601 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 801 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ORZ021-022-151400- /O.EXP.KMFR.FR.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211214T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0013.211215T1400Z-211215T2100Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, Harbor, and Gold Beach 801 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of the Southern Oregon Coast including areas in or near Charleston, Bandon, Port Orford and Gold Beach as well as Cape Blanco. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
358 WWUS76 KMFR 142216 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 CAZ084-085-ORZ030-031-151200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0015.211215T1800Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.211215T1800Z-211216T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Lakeview 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, highway 31 from Summer Lake to Valley Falls, highway 395 north and Highway 140 east of Lakeview, highway 299 east of Alturas, and higher elevations of the Warner Mountains and Winter Rim area. For the Wind Advisory, highway 31 just north of Summer Lake through Silver Lake, highway 139 south of Newell, highway 395, east of Alturas to Lakeview and portions of highway 140 including the city of Adel. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to be strongest from around 12 pm until 5 pm PST. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ021-022-151200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0013.211215T1400Z-211215T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0015.211215T1200Z-211215T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the city of Gold Beach 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE....South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast including the Gold Beach, Port Orford, Cape Blanco, and Bandon areas as well as along the coastal headlands. Portions of Highway 101 near Pistol River, Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Bandon could be affected. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be especially difficult, due to the combined effects of strong, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall, at times. This could also result in some mud and rockfall in and near slide areas. * 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. && $$ ORZ026-151200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.211215T1500Z-211215T2100Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 from Central point south, including the cities of Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. Portions of highway 62 including the cities of White City and Eagle Point and highway 238 east of Jacksonville. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be south of Medford. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ORZ029-151200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.211215T1800Z-211216T0300Z/ Klamath Basin- Including the city of Altamont 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of highway 140 from Klamath Falls east to Dairy, highway 97 south of Klamath Falls including the cities of Klamath Falls and Midland, and highway 39 from Klamath Falls to the California border. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * 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 between 12 pm and 5 pm PST. * 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1:19 AM PST | High Surf Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 27 hr |
| Dec 13, 1:15 PM PST | Frost Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 19 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Watches in Oregon, 2021Every high wind watch in 2021
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.