Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind watch at Jan 29, 2021, 2:43 AM PST for Siskiyou County, California; 4 counties in Oregon. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 29, 2021, 2:43 AM PST (10:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 30, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 30, 2021, 3:47 PM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Josephine County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 63 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
- 563 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -22 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 55 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
988 WWUS76 KMFR 291043 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 243 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 CAZ081-292200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0002.210131T0000Z-210131T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 243 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Shasta Valley south of Grenada. This includes portions of Interstate 5 south of Grenada to Weed. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Strongest winds are expected late Saturday evening through early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may combine with winds, resulting in reduced visibilities, espcially for areas near and south of Weed Saturday night and Sunday morning. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
3 follow-up statements
289 WWUS76 KMFR 292213 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 213 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 CAZ081-301500- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0009.210130T2100Z-210131T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.A.0002.210131T0600Z-210201T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 213 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The southern portions of the Shasta Valley, south of Grenada. This includes areas in and around Weed, portions Interstate 5, and portions of Highway 97. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during the warning time period. Strong winds could damage trees and, possibly, power lines. Loose materials will be blown about unless secured. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While only rain is expected in the above mentioned area, snow is expected in the Mount Shasta area in this same time period. Check out forecasts for the Mount Shasta area and Siskiyou Summit if traveling Interstate 5 during this time period, as snow is likely to impact travel, at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-301500- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0009.210131T0300Z-210202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0003.210131T2100Z-210201T2100Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the city of Valley Falls 213 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Higher elevations areas in eastern Klamath County and Lake County. The advisory area includes Summer Lake and Valley Falls and portions of Highway 31 near Summer Lake. The watch includes portions of 31 south of Summer Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during the watch period. Damaging winds could damage trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some snowfall is likely in some of this area during the mentioned time period, but the primary hazard is expected to be due to wind, as snow amounts will be light and generally in the mountains. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ ORZ026-301500- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0009.210131T0300Z-210201T0300Z/ Jackson County- Including the city of Ashland 213 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and east Medford in Jackson County. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree could be damaged which could cause localized power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ BTL Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
210 WWUS76 KMFR 301200 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 400 AM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 CAZ081-310000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0009.210130T2100Z-210131T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0002.210131T0600Z-210201T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 400 AM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The southern portions of the Shasta Valley, south of Grenada. This includes areas in and around Weed, portions Interstate 5, and portions of Highway 97. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during the warning time period. Strong winds could damage trees and, possibly, power lines. Loose materials will be blown about unless secured. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While only rain is expected in the above mentioned area, snow is expected in the Mount Shasta area in this same time period. Check out forecasts for the Mount Shasta area and Siskiyou Summit if traveling Interstate 5 during this time period, as snow is likely to impact travel, at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-310000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0009.210131T0300Z-210202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0003.210131T2100Z-210201T2100Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the city of Valley Falls 400 AM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Higher elevations areas in eastern Klamath County and Lake County. The advisory area includes Summer Lake and Valley Falls and portions of Highway 31 near Summer Lake. The watch includes portions of 31 south of Summer Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during the watch period. Damaging winds could damage trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some snowfall is likely in some of this area during the mentioned time period, but the primary hazard is expected to be due to wind, as snow amounts will be light and generally in the mountains. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ ORZ026-310000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0009.210131T0300Z-210201T0300Z/ Jackson County- Including the city of Ashland 400 AM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and east Medford in Jackson County. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree could be damaged which could cause localized 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-024-310000- /O.EXB.KMFR.HW.A.0002.210131T1100Z-210131T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Port Orford and Gold Beach 400 AM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30-40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast, Curry County Coast and Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during the warning time period. Strong winds could damage trees and, possibly, power lines. Loose materials will be blown about unless secured. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ MTS Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
710 WWUS76 KMFR 302347 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 347 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ORZ021-022-024-310100- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.A.0002.210131T1100Z-210131T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- 347 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... Winds gusts should generally remain below 60 mph with this storm. $$ CAZ081-311400- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0002.210131T0600Z-210201T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0004.210131T1500Z-210202T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210131T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 347 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The southern portions of the Shasta Valley, south of Grenada. This includes areas in and around Weed, portions Interstate 5, and portions of Highway 97. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during the warning time period. Strong winds could damage trees and, possibly, power lines. Loose materials will be blown about unless secured. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While only rain is expected in the above mentioned area, snow is expected in higher elevation areas around Mount Shasta area in this same time period. Check out forecasts for the Mount Shasta area and Siskiyou Summit if traveling Interstate 5 during this time period, as snow could impact travel at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-311400- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0009.210131T0300Z-210202T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.A.0003.210201T1500Z-210202T0600Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the city of Valley Falls 347 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Higher elevations areas in eastern Klamath County and Lake County. The advisory area Valley Falls and portions of Highway 31 near Summer Lake. The watch includes portions of Highway 31 south of Summer Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles during the watch period. Damaging winds could damage trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some snowfall is likely in some of this area during the mentioned time period, but the primary hazard is expected to be due to wind, as snow amounts will be light and generally in the mountains. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ ORZ026-311400- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0009.210131T0300Z-210201T0300Z/ Jackson County- Including the city of Ashland 347 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and east Medford in Jackson County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2:13 PM PST | High Wind Watch | MFR | Modoc | 49 hr |
| Jan 29, 2:13 PM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Modoc, Siskiyou | 3 days |
| Jan 29, 3:11 PM PST | Winter Storm Watch | MFR | Siskiyou | 48 hr |
| Jan 29, 3:11 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | MFR | Siskiyou | 48 hr |
| Jan 29, 3:11 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Siskiyou | 49 hr |
| Jan 29, 2:16 AM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 3 days | |
| Jan 29, 2:16 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 12 hr | |
| Jan 29, 8:35 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 13 hr | |
| Jan 29, 8:35 AM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 59 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.