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Wind Advisory 22, NWS Medford, OR

October 15, 2021Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California; Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Oct 15, 2021, 1:47 PM PDT for Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California; Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon. It took effect at Oct 17, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 15, 2021, 1:47 PM PDT (20:47 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 17, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 17, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
12 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 20:45 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, 8.8 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 2021-10-15Temperature 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 2021-10-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 7 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
1069 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

991 
WWUS76 KMFR 152047
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
147 PM PDT Fri Oct 15 2021

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-162100-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0022.211017T1800Z-211018T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
147 PM PDT Fri Oct 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County including the Warner
  Mountains. In Oregon, Highway 31 near Summer Lake and mountain 
  areas of Southern Lake and Extreme Eastern Klamath 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 a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees are more likely to
  be damaged, and tree fall is more likely in wildfire burn scar 
  areas.

* 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
3 follow-up statements
861 
WWUS76 KMFR 162050
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
150 PM PDT Sat Oct 16 2021

ORZ029-172115-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0022.211017T1800Z-211018T0400Z/
Klamath Basin-
150 PM PDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Southern Klamath County east of Klamath
  Falls, including Bonanza.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees are more likely to 
  be damaged, and tree fall is more likely in wildfire burn scar 
  areas.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-172115-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0022.211017T1600Z-211018T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
150 PM PDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including Weed and portions of
  Interstate 5 near Weed.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees are more likely to 
  be damaged, and tree fall is more likely in wildfire burn scar 
  areas.

* 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-ORZ030-031-172115-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0022.211017T1800Z-211018T0400Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Adel
150 PM PDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County including the Warner
  Mountains. In Oregon, Highway 31 near Summer Lake, mountain
  areas of Southern Lake and Extreme Eastern Klamath County,
  including the Bootleg wildfire burn scar.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees are more likely to 
  be damaged, and tree fall is more likely in wildfire burn scar 
  areas.

* 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
276 
WWUS76 KMFR 172104
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
204 PM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021

CAZ085-ORZ029>031-180400-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-211018T0400Z/
Modoc County-Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Adel
204 PM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County including the Warner
  Mountains. In Oregon, Highway 31 near Summer Lake, mountain
  areas of Southern Lake and Extreme Eastern Klamath County,
  including the Bootleg wildfire burn scar. Also includes portions
  of Southern Klamath County east of Klamath Falls, including 
  Bonanza.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees are more likely to 
  be damaged, and tree fall is more likely in wildfire burn scar 
  areas.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-180000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-211018T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
204 PM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including Weed and portions of 
  Interstate 5 near Weed.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drought-stressed trees are more likely to 
  be damaged, and tree fall is more likely in wildfire burn scar 
  areas.

* 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
220 
WWUS76 KMFR 180348
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
848 PM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021

CAZ085-ORZ029>031-180500-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-211018T0400Z/
Modoc County-Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Adel
848 PM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished across the area and no longer pose an
immediate threat. The Wind Advisory will therefore be allowed to 
expire.


$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 15, 2:19 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR9 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.