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Wind Advisory 15, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Mar 13, 2021, 2:32 PM PST for Lake County, Oregon; Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Mar 14, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 13, 2021, 2:32 PM PST (22:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 14, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Siskiyou County, CA, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:36 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, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 112 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
- 1555 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
640 WWUS76 KMFR 132232 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 232 PM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 CAZ081-141200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 232 PM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including the city of Weed and portions of Interstate 5 between Weed and Yreka. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some property damage is possible. Driving may become difficult for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once winds weaken, precipitation will begin, and snow is possible. See the Winter Weather Message for more information on this. * 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. && $$ ORZ031-141200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.210314T1800Z-210315T0300Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 232 PM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake in central Lake County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some property damage is possible. Driving may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windblown snow could reduce visibilities at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ BPN Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
4 follow-up statements
009 WWUS76 KMFR 141129 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 429 AM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 CAZ081-142000- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.210314T1200Z-210315T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 429 AM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including the city of Weed and portions of Interstate 5 between Weed and Yreka. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some property damage is possible. Driving may become difficult for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once winds weaken, precipitation will begin, and snow impacts are likely. See the Winter Weather Message for more information on this. * 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. && $$ ORZ031-142000- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 429 AM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake in central Lake County. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some property damage is possible. Driving may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could reduce visibilities at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
213 WWUS76 KMFR 141945 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 CAZ081-150300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including the city of Weed and portions of Interstate 5 between Weed and Yreka. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once winds weaken, precipitation will begin, and snow impacts are likely. See the Winter Weather Message for more information on this. * 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. && $$ ORZ031-150300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake in central Lake County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could reduce visibilities at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
130 WWUS76 KMFR 150149 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 649 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 CAZ081-150300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 649 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including the city of Weed and portions of Interstate 5 between Weed and Yreka. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once winds weaken, precipitation will begin, and snow impacts are likely. See the Winter Weather Message for more information on this. * 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. && $$ ORZ031-150300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 649 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake in central Lake County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could reduce visibilities at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ORZ021-022-151300- /O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.A.0001.210316T0700Z-210316T1600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, Coquille, Harbor, and Gold Beach 649 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 31 degrees possible. Coldest temperatures will be in the coastal valleys away from the immediate coastline. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast including Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach, Brookings. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
530 WWUS76 KMFR 150302 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 802 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 CAZ081-ORZ031-150415- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the city of Weed 802 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have diminished. $$ ORZ021-022-151300- /O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0001.210316T0700Z-210316T1600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, Coquille, Harbor, and Gold Beach 802 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 31 degrees possible. Coldest temperatures will be in the coastal valleys away from the immediate coastline. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast including Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach, Brookings. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ 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 12, 5:43 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 21 hr | |
| Mar 12, 10:21 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 66 hr |
| Mar 12, 10:21 PM PST | Winter Storm Watch | MFR | Siskiyou | 16 hr |
| Mar 13, 2:32 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | MFR | Siskiyou | 46 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.