Alert archive / Oregon / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 7, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind watch at Oct 18, 2021, 1:17 PM PDT for Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon. It took effect at Oct 19, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 18, 2021, 1:17 PM PDT (20:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 19, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 19, 2021, 7:03 AM PDT
- 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 20:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 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
- 672 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
737 WWUS76 KMFR 182017 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 117 PM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021 CAZ081-191315- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0023.211019T1800Z-211020T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 117 PM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including Interstate 5 near Weed. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects including Halloween decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees will be more vulnerable to wind damage. * 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. && $$ ORZ026-191315- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0023.211020T0000Z-211020T1200Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 117 PM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Areas of Jackson County including Ashland, Phoenix, Talent, Medford, and surrounding foothills. * WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects including Halloween decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed and fully leafed-out trees will be more vulnerable to wind damage. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-191315- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0023.211020T0400Z-211020T2100Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 117 PM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 2 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County including the Warner Mountains. In Oregon, Extreme Eastern Klamath County and Lake County including Highway 31 near Summer Lake. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 2 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects including Halloween decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees will be more vulnerable to wind damage. * 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-191315- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0007.211020T0400Z-211020T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Port Orford and Gold Beach 117 PM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Oregon Coast from Cape Blanco southward to Pistol River, including Port Orford and Gold Beach. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure or remove Halloween decorations to prevent damage. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
1 follow-up statement
451 WWUS76 KMFR 191403 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 703 AM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021 ORZ021-022-200100- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0007.211020T0400Z-211020T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0009.211020T0400Z-211020T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Port Orford and Gold Beach 703 AM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Oregon Coast from Cape Blanco southward to Pistol River, including Port Orford and Gold Beach. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT 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...Drought-stressed trees will be more vulnerable to wind damage. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-200100- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0023.211019T1800Z-211020T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 703 AM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including Interstate 5 near Weed. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects including Halloween decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees will be more vulnerable to wind damage. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ORZ026-200100- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0023.211020T0000Z-211020T1200Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 703 AM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Areas of Jackson County including Ashland, Phoenix, Talent, Medford, and surrounding foothills. * WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects including Halloween decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed and fully leafed-out trees will be more vulnerable to wind damage. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-200100- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0023.211020T0400Z-211020T2100Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 703 AM PDT Tue Oct 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County including the Warner Mountains. In Oregon, Extreme Eastern Klamath County and Lake County including Highway 31 near Summer Lake. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 2 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects including Halloween decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees will be more vulnerable to wind damage. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2:29 AM PDT | Gale Warning | MFR | 51 hr | |
| Oct 18, 2:29 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 39 hr | |
| Oct 18, 1:17 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | MFR | Jackson, Klamath, Lake | 49 hr |
| Oct 18, 2:51 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 30 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.