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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Medford, OR

February 12, 2021Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Feb 12, 2021, 4:08 AM PST for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Feb 13, 2021, 1:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2021, 4:08 AM PST (12:08 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2021, 1:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 13, 2021, 2:40 PM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:09 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, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 123 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-02-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 63 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
626 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
63 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
153 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

917 
WWUS76 KMFR 121208
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
408 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-122015-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.210213T1800Z-210214T1200Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, Adel, 
and Valley Falls
408 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Most areas of the East Side. This includes Highway 31
  from Lakeview to Deschutes County Border, including the Winter
  Rim. It also includes highway 140 from west of Beatty to the
  Nevada and Oregon Border, and Highway 395 from Valley Falls to
  Lake and Harney County border. In California, it includes the
  Warner Mountains and Highway 299 at Cedar Pass. Other places 
  included are Lakeview, Bly, Sprague River, Christmas Valley, 
  Paisley, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Fort Rock, Alkali Lake, and 
  Adel.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Periods of blowing snow will reduce visibilities in some
  locations.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-122015-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.210213T1800Z-210214T0300Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, and Altamont
408 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Klamath Basin. This includes portions of
  Highway 97 between Modoc Point and and Klamath Falls. It also
  includes portions of Highway 39 and 139 as well as Highway 140.
  It includes the cities of Bonanza, Bly, Merrill, Malin, and
  Newell.
 
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing snow could reduce visibilities, especially in the late
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ024-026-121700-
/O.CON.KMFR.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210212T1700Z/
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Grants Pass, Medford, and Ashland
408 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of the Rogue Valley from Ashland to Grants 
  Pass. This includes Phoenix, Talent, Medford, Eagle Point, 
  White City, Gold Hill, Rogue River, Merlin. This also includes 
  portions of Interstate 5 from Ashland to Sexton Summit.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilities may briefly rise above a 
  quarter of a mile in some portions, but expect the fog to be 
  widespread and dense for most of the night.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Slow down and allow for plenty of room between you and other 
  vehicles.

* Fog makes objects appear farther away than they are

* Use low beams. High beams reflect back thick fog, making 
  visibility worse for you and other drivers.

* Be prepared. Keep your headlights clean. That way, you're 
  ready for low-visibility conditions

* Don't use cruise control. Most crashes occur because the 
  driver is going too fast for weather conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
4 follow-up statements
029 
WWUS76 KMFR 121634
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
834 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

ORZ024-026-121745-
/O.EXP.KMFR.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210212T1700Z/
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Grants Pass, Medford, and Ashland
834 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

Visibility has increased above a quarter mile and will remain
above there therest of the day.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-130045-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.210213T1800Z-210214T1200Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, Adel, 
and Valley Falls
834 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Most areas of the East Side. This includes Highway 31 
  from Lakeview to Deschutes County Border, including the Winter 
  Rim. It also includes highway 140 from west of Beatty to the 
  Nevada and Oregon Border, and Highway 395 from Valley Falls to 
  Lake and Harney County border. In California, it includes the 
  Warner Mountains and Highway 299 at Cedar Pass. Other places 
  included are Lakeview, Bly, Sprague River, Christmas Valley, 
  Paisley, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Fort Rock, Alkali Lake, and 
  Adel.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Periods of blowing snow will reduce visibilities in 
  some locations.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-130045-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.210213T1800Z-210214T0300Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, and Altamont
834 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Klamath Basin. This includes portions 
  of Highway 97 between Modoc Point and and Klamath Falls. It 
  also includes portions of Highway 39 and 139 as well as 
  Highway 140. It includes the cities of Bonanza, Bly, Merrill, 
  Malin, and Newell.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing snow could reduce visibilities, especially in 
  the late morning.

* 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
496 
WWUS76 KMFR 122209
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
209 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

CAZ084-ORZ029-122315-
/O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.210213T1800Z-210214T0300Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
209 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Gusty winds are expected late Saturday morning and afternoon, but
they are expected to remain below advisory criteria.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-131200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.210213T1800Z-210214T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Adel
209 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Highway 31 from Silver Lake to the junction of Highway
  395. Most of highway 395 and highway 140 east of Lakeview. This
  includes the cities of Paisley, Silver Lake, Summer Lake Alkali
  Lake, and Adel. In California, it includes the Warner Mountains
  and Highway 299 at Cedar Pass. 

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Periods of blowing snow will reduce visibilities in 
  some locations.

* 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
410 
WWUS76 KMFR 130500
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
900 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-140000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.210213T0900Z-210214T0000Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Adel
900 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Highway 31 from Silver Lake to the junction of Highway 
  395. Most of highway 395 and highway 140 east of Lakeview. 
  This includes the cities of Paisley, Silver Lake, Summer Lake 
  Alkali Lake, and Adel. In California, it includes the Warner 
  Mountains and Highway 299 at Cedar Pass.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Periods of blowing snow will reduce visibilities in 
  some locations.

* 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
741 
WWUS76 KMFR 132240
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
240 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-132345-
/O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
240 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds will continue to diminish into the evening.

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

The office that day

Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 9:29 PM PSTGale WatchMFR5 hr
Feb 12, 12:01 AM PSTDense Fog AdvisoryMFRCurry, Jackson, Josephine9 hr
Feb 12, 2:21 AM PSTGale WarningMFR26 hr
Feb 12, 2:21 AM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR42 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.