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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Medford, OR

March 17, 2021Jackson County, Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Mar 17, 2021, 3:22 AM PDT for Jackson County, Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Mar 17, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2021, 3:22 AM PDT (10:22 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 17, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 18, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

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

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:21 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 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 100 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-17Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -22 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1704 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-111 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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990 
WWUS76 KMFR 171022
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
322 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

CAZ081-171830-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
322 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County, from Weed to Yreka and
  Montague. The strongest winds will be near Weed.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-171830-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
322 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Jackson County. Including the cities of Ashland,
  Phoenix, Talent, Medford, and White City. The strongest winds
  will be near Ashland.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-171830-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1500Z-210319T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
322 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County, including the cities of
  Alturas, Likely, Davis Creek and Willow Ranch. In Oregon,
  Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and
  Central and Eastern Lake County. Including the cities of
  Lakeview, Valley Falls, Adel, Paisely, Summer Lake, Silver Lake
  and Alkali Lake.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-171600-
/O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210317T1600Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, 
and Coquille
322 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast away 
  from the immediate coastline, including the cities of Coos Bay, 
  North Bend, Powers, Myrtle Point and Bandon.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated areas of freezing conditions are
  possible in the typically colder areas.

* 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
8 follow-up statements
987 
WWUS76 KMFR 171508
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
808 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

ORZ021-022-171615-
/O.CAN.KMFR.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210317T1600Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
808 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures will continue to warm above critical values this
morning. 

$$

CAZ081-172315-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
808 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County, from Weed to Yreka and 
  Montague. The strongest winds will be near Weed.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-172315-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
808 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Jackson County. Including the cities of Ashland, 
  Phoenix, Talent, Medford, and White City. The strongest winds 
  will be near Ashland.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-172315-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1500Z-210319T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
808 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County, including the cities of
  Alturas, Likely, Davis Creek and Willow Ranch. In Oregon,
  northern and eastern Klamath County and western Lake County and
  central and eastern Lake County. Including the cities of 
  Lakeview, Valley Falls, Adel, Paisely, Summer Lake, Silver Lake 
  and Alkali Lake.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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
530 
WWUS76 KMFR 172012
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
112 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

CAZ081-181200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
112 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County, including portions of
  Interstate 5 and the cities of Yreka, Montague, Weed and
  Grenada. The strongest winds are expected in the southern end of
  the Shasta Valley near Week.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may occur.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-181200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
112 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern portion of Jackson County, including
  portions of Interstate 5, the Rogue Valley and the cities of
  Medford, Ashland, Phoenix, Talent and White City. The strongest
  winds are expected near the southern end of the Rogue Valley
  from Talent southward.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-181200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1500Z-210319T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
112 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, eastern portions of Modoc County,
  including Highways 299 and 395 and the cities of Alturas and
  Likely. In Oregon, far eastern portions of Klamath County and
  much of Lake County. This includes Highways 385, 31, and 140 and
  the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Summer Lake, Paisley and Alkali
  Lake. 

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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
772 
WWUS76 KMFR 172050
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
150 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

CAZ081-181200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T0600Z-210319T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
150 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County, including portions of 
  Interstate 5 and the cities of Yreka, Montague, Weed and 
  Grenada. The strongest winds are expected in the southern end 
  of the Shasta Valley near Week.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  occur.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-181200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T0900Z-210319T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
150 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern portion of Jackson County, including 
  portions of Interstate 5, the Rogue Valley and the cities of 
  Medford, Ashland, Phoenix, Talent and White City. The 
  strongest winds are expected near the southern end of the 
  Rogue Valley from Talent southward.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-181200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1500Z-210319T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
150 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, eastern portions of Modoc County, 
  including Highways 299 and 395 and the cities of Alturas and 
  Likely. In Oregon, far eastern portions of Klamath County and 
  much of Lake County. This includes Highways 385, 31, and 140 
  and the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Summer Lake, Paisley and 
  Alkali Lake.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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
438 
WWUS76 KMFR 181157
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
457 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

CAZ081-182000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
457 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 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...Central Siskiyou County, including portions of 
  Interstate 5 and the cities of Yreka, Montague, Weed and 
  Grenada. The strongest winds are expected in the southern end 
  of the Shasta Valley near Weed.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  occur.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-182000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
457 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern portion of Jackson County, including 
  portions of Interstate 5, the Rogue Valley and the cities of 
  Medford, Ashland, Phoenix, Talent and White City. The 
  strongest winds are expected near the southern end of the 
  Rogue Valley from Talent southward.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-182000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.210318T1500Z-210319T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
457 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, eastern portions of Modoc County, 
  including Highways 299 and 395 and the cities of Alturas and 
  Likely. In Oregon, far eastern portions of Klamath County and 
  much of Lake County. This includes Highways 385, 31, and 140 
  and the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Summer Lake, Paisley and 
  Alkali Lake.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT.

* 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/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
359 
WWUS76 KMFR 181934
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1234 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

CAZ081-190000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
1234 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County, including portions of 
  Interstate 5 and the cities of Yreka, Montague, Weed and 
  Grenada. The strongest winds are expected in the southern end 
  of the Shasta Valley near Weed.

* 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.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-190000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
1234 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern portion of Jackson County, including 
  portions of Interstate 5, the Rogue Valley and the cities of 
  Medford, Ashland, Phoenix, Talent and White City. The 
  strongest winds are expected near the southern end of the 
  Rogue Valley from Talent southward.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-190000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
1234 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In California, eastern portions of Modoc County, 
  including Highways 299 and 395 and the cities of Alturas and 
  Likely. In Oregon, far eastern portions of Klamath County and 
  much of Lake County. This includes Highways 385, 31, and 140 
  and the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Summer Lake, Paisley and 
  Alkali Lake.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* 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
485 
WWUS76 KMFR 182332
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
432 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

ORZ026-190045-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
432 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will continue to lower this evening and tonight. 

$$

CAZ081-190300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
432 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County, including portions of 
  Interstate 5 and the cities of Yreka, Montague, Weed and 
  Grenada. The strongest winds are expected in the southern end 
  of the Shasta Valley near Weed.

* 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.

* 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-ORZ030-031-190600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
432 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In California, eastern portions of Modoc County, 
  including Highways 299 and 395 and the cities of Alturas and 
  Likely. In Oregon, far eastern portions of Klamath County and 
  much of Lake County. This includes Highways 385, 31, and 140 
  and the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Summer Lake, Paisley and 
  Alkali Lake.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* 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.

&&

$$

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395 
WWUS76 KMFR 190242
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
742 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

CAZ081-190345-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
742 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to gradually lower late this evening and
tonight. 

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-190600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
742 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In California, eastern portions of Modoc County, 
  including Highways 299 and 395 and the cities of Alturas and 
  Likely. In Oregon, far eastern portions of Klamath County and 
  much of Lake County. This includes Highways 385, 31, and 140 
  and the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Summer Lake, Paisley and 
  Alkali Lake.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* 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.

&&

$$

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044 
WWUS76 KMFR 190535
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1035 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-190645-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210319T0600Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Alturas, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
1035 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to lower tonight. 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 2:17 AM PDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas63 hr
Mar 17, 2:23 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR57 hr
Mar 17, 3:48 AM PDTWinter Storm WatchMFRSiskiyou8 hr
Mar 17, 11:52 AM PDTWinter Storm WarningMFRSiskiyou25 hr
Mar 17, 11:52 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryMFRSiskiyou35 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.