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Wind Advisory 31, NWS Medford, OR

November 17, 2021Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Nov 17, 2021, 2:00 PM PST for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Nov 18, 2021, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 17, 2021, 2:00 PM PST (22:00 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 18, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 19, 2021, 7:00 AM PST
In force
18 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 22:05 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, 10.0 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 2021-11-17Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-11-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -62 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1039 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-62 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

605 
WWUS76 KMFR 172200
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
200 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

CAZ081-181300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.211118T2100Z-211119T1200Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
200 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
   FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Interstate 5 will be affected by these
  winds, especially near the Weed Airport. 

* 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
6 follow-up statements
151 
WWUS76 KMFR 172202 CCA
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Medford OR
202 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

CAZ081-181300-
/O.COR.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.211118T2100Z-211119T1200Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
202 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
   FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County. This includes the Shasta Valley
  and the cities of Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, and Montague. Weed
  Airport is also included in this advisory. 

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Interstate 5 will be affected by these
  winds, especially near the Weed Airport. 

* 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
410 
WWUS76 KMFR 181055
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
255 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

CAZ081-182300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.211118T2100Z-211119T1200Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
255 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County. This includes the Shasta 
  Valley and the cities of Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, and Montague. 
  Weed Airport is also included in this advisory.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Interstate 5 will be affected by these 
  winds, especially near the Weed Airport.

* 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
427 
WWUS76 KMFR 181735
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
935 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-190600-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.211119T0300Z-211119T1500Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
935 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...
  - In California, the Warner Mountains in Modoc County, including
    Highway 89 at and near Cedar Pass. 
  - In Oregon, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
    Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County including the
    Warner Mountains, higher elevation portions of Highway 140 at
    Quartz Mountain and east of Lakeview to the Nevada border, 
    portions of Highway 395 between Lakeview and Alkali Lake, and 
    portions of Highway 31 between Lakeview and Silver Lake.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Gusty
  winds could make steering difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Use extra caution. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected
  early Friday morning and will be strongest along highway 31
  between Paisley and Silver Lake and across the higher terrain.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-190600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.211118T2100Z-211119T1200Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
935 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County. This includes the Shasta 
  Valley and the cities of Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, and Montague. 
  Weed Airport is also included in this advisory.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Interstate 5 will be affected by these 
  winds, especially near the Weed Airport.

* 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.

&&

$$
BTL
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
106 
WWUS76 KMFR 181801 CCA
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Medford OR
1001 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

Corrected wording for the Wind Advisory in California to portions
of Highway 299 instead of portions of Highway 89... 

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-190600-
/O.COR.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.211119T0300Z-211119T1500Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
1001 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...
  - In California, the Warner Mountains in Modoc County, including
    Highway 299 at and near Cedar Pass. 
  - In Oregon, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
    Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County including the
    Warner Mountains, higher elevation portions of Highway 140 at
    Quartz Mountain and east of Lakeview to the Nevada border, 
    portions of Highway 395 between Lakeview and Alkali Lake, and 
    portions of Highway 31 between Lakeview and Silver Lake.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Gusty
  winds could make steering difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Use extra caution. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected
  early Friday morning and will be strongest along highway 31
  between Paisley and Silver Lake and across the higher terrain.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-190600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.211118T2100Z-211119T1200Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
1001 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County. This includes the Shasta 
  Valley and the cities of Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, and Montague. 
  Weed Airport is also included in this advisory.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Interstate 5 will be affected by these 
  winds, especially near the Weed Airport.

* 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.

&&

$$
BTL
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
147 
WWUS76 KMFR 190544
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
944 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

CAZ081-191000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211119T1000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
944 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County. This includes the Shasta 
  Valley and the cities of Weed, Gazelle, Grenada, and Montague. 
  Weed Airport is also included in this advisory.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Interstate 5 will be affected by these 
  winds, especially near the Weed Airport.

* 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-ORZ030-031-191500-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211119T1500Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
944 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...  
-In California, the Warner Mountains in Modoc  County, including 
 Highway 299 at and near Cedar Pass. 

-In Oregon, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake 
 County and Central and Eastern Lake County including the Warner 
 Mountains, higher elevation portions of Highway 140 at Quartz 
 Mountain and east of Lakeview to the Nevada border, portions of 
 Highway 395 between Lakeview and Alkali Lake, and portions of 
 Highway 31 between Lakeview and Silver Lake.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Gusty winds could make steering difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected early 
  Friday morning and will be strongest along highway 31 between 
  Paisley and Silver Lake and across the higher terrain.

* 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
417 
WWUS76 KMFR 191007
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
207 AM PST Fri Nov 19 2021

CAZ081-191115-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211119T1000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
207 AM PST Fri Nov 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The wind advisory has expired. Winds will continue to diminish
this morning. Peak gusts of 49 mph were recorded at Weed during 
Thursday afternoon and evening.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-191500-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211119T1500Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
207 AM PST Fri Nov 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...
-In California, the Warner Mountains in Modoc  County, including 
 Highway 299 at and near Cedar Pass. 

-In Oregon, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake 
 County and Central and Eastern Lake County including the Warner 
 Mountains, higher elevation portions of Highway 140 at Quartz 
 Mountain and east of Lakeview to the Nevada border, portions of 
 Highway 395 between Lakeview and Alkali Lake, and portions of 
 Highway 31 between Lakeview and Silver Lake.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.

* 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 17, 2:03 AM PSTGale WatchMFR12 hr
Nov 17, 2:32 PM PSTGale WarningMFR31 hr
Nov 17, 2:32 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR12 hr
Nov 17, 2:41 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningMFR3 days

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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.