Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 5, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind watch at Mar 2, 2021, 2:33 PM PST for Siskiyou County, California; 5 counties in Oregon. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2021, 2:33 PM PST (22:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 4, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Mar 3, 2021, 2:23 PM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:37 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 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 35 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
- 992 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 53 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
702 WWUS76 KMFR 022233 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 233 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021 ORZ021-022-031245- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 233 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast, from Cape Arago south. Winds could be especially strong along headlands and exposed areas of Highway 101. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-082-031245- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 233 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County, with the strongest winds from Weed to Grenada. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ ORZ030-031-031245- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T1800Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 233 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Lake County, including portions of Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
3 follow-up statements
779 WWUS76 KMFR 022245 AAA NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Medford OR 245 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021 CAZ082-022345- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T0600Z/ South Central Siskiyou County- 245 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... Strong winds meeting warning criteria will be confined to the Shasta Valley. $$ ORZ021-022-031215- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach 245 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast, from Cape Arago south. Winds could be especially strong along headlands and exposed areas of Highway 101. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-031215- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 245 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County, with the strongest winds from Weed to Grenada. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ ORZ030-031-031215- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T1800Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 245 PM PST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Lake County, including portions of Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
350 WWUS76 KMFR 031103 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 303 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ORZ021-022-032315- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, Harbor, and Gold Beach 303 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast, from Cape Arago south. Winds could be especially strong along headlands and exposed areas of Highway 101. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ CAZ081-032315- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 303 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County, with the strongest winds from Weed to Grenada. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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/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. && $$ ORZ030-031-032315- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T1800Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 303 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Lake County, including portions of Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
869 WWUS76 KMFR 032223 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 223 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ORZ021-022-041200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0007.210304T1800Z-210305T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Bandon, Port Orford, Harbor, and Gold Beach 223 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast, from Cape Arago south. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday. * 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 could be especially strong along headlands and exposed areas of Highway 101. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-041200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0007.210304T1800Z-210306T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 223 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 south of Grenada, including the cities of Weed and Gazelle. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest from Gazelle to Weed. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ030-031-041200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0005.210304T1800Z-210305T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0007.210304T2100Z-210306T0300Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 223 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Lake County, including portions of Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake ans highway 395 north of Valley Falls. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 PM PST Friday. * 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 will diminish briefly Thursday night, then increasing again Friday 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. && $$ ORZ026-041200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.210304T1800Z-210305T2100Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 223 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Jackson County, including Interstate 5 from Medford south to Ashland. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 1 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening, then again Friday morning into early Friday afternoon. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2:05 PM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 68 hr | |
| Mar 2, 2:05 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 24 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.