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Wind Advisory 33, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Dec 14, 2021, 2:16 PM PST for Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California; Jackson County, Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 14, 2021, 2:16 PM PST (22:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 PM PST
- In force
- 12 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 22:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 10.3 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 559 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
358 WWUS76 KMFR 142216 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 CAZ084-085-ORZ030-031-151200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0015.211215T1800Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.211215T1800Z-211216T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Lakeview 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, highway 31 from Summer Lake to Valley Falls, highway 395 north and Highway 140 east of Lakeview, highway 299 east of Alturas, and higher elevations of the Warner Mountains and Winter Rim area. For the Wind Advisory, highway 31 just north of Summer Lake through Silver Lake, highway 139 south of Newell, highway 395, east of Alturas to Lakeview and portions of highway 140 including the city of Adel. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to be strongest from around 12 pm until 5 pm PST. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ021-022-151200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0013.211215T1400Z-211215T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0015.211215T1200Z-211215T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the city of Gold Beach 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE....South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast including the Gold Beach, Port Orford, Cape Blanco, and Bandon areas as well as along the coastal headlands. Portions of Highway 101 near Pistol River, Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Bandon could be affected. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be especially difficult, due to the combined effects of strong, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall, at times. This could also result in some mud and rockfall in and near slide areas. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ026-151200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.211215T1500Z-211215T2100Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 from Central point south, including the cities of Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. Portions of highway 62 including the cities of White City and Eagle Point and highway 238 east of Jacksonville. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be south of Medford. * 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. && $$ ORZ029-151200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.211215T1800Z-211216T0300Z/ Klamath Basin- Including the city of Altamont 216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of highway 140 from Klamath Falls east to Dairy, highway 97 south of Klamath Falls including the cities of Klamath Falls and Midland, and highway 39 from Klamath Falls to the California border. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to be strongest between 12 pm and 5 pm PST. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
3 follow-up statements
081 WWUS76 KMFR 151032 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 232 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ORZ021-022-152100- /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.W.0015.211215T1200Z-211215T2100Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the city of Gold Beach 232 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast including the Gold Beach, Port Orford, Cape Blanco, and Bandon areas as well as along the coastal headlands. Portions of Highway 101 near Pistol River, Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Bandon could be affected. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be especially difficult, due to the combined effects of strong, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall, at times. This could also result in some mud and rockfall in and near slide areas. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ030-031-152100- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0015.211215T1800Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.211215T1800Z-211216T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Lakeview 232 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, highway 31 from Summer Lake to Valley Falls, highway 395 north and Highway 140 east of Lakeview, highway 299 east of Alturas, and higher elevations of the Warner Mountains and Winter Rim area. For the Wind Advisory, highway 31 just north of Summer Lake through Silver Lake, highway 139 south of Newell, highway 395, east of Alturas to Lakeview and portions of highway 140 including the city of Adel. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to be strongest from around 12 pm until 5 pm PST. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ026-152100- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.211215T1500Z-211215T2100Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 232 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 from Central Point southward, including the cities of Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. Portions of Highway 62 including the cities of White City and Eagle Point and highway 238 east of Jacksonville. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be south of Medford. * 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. && $$ ORZ029-152100- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.211215T1800Z-211216T0300Z/ Klamath Basin- Including the city of Altamont 232 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of highway 140 from Klamath Falls east to Dairy, highway 97 south of Klamath Falls including the cities of Klamath Falls and Midland, and highway 39 from Klamath Falls to the California border. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to be strongest between 12 pm and 5 pm PST. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
876 WWUS76 KMFR 152054 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1254 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ORZ021-022-152200- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the city of Gold Beach 1254 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Gusty winds will continue, but at the same time are expected to gradually diminish and remain below high wind criteria. $$ ORZ026-152200- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 1254 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Gusty winds are expected to continue into this afternoon, especially south of Talent, but will remain below advisory criteria. $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ030-031-160300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Lakeview 1254 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, highway 31 from Summer Lake to Valley Falls, highway 395 north and Highway 140 east of Lakeview, highway 299 east of Alturas, and higher elevations of the Warner Mountains and Winter Rim area. For the Wind Advisory, highway 31 just north of Summer Lake through Silver Lake, highway 139 south of Newell, highway 395, east of Alturas to Lakeview and portions of highway 140 including the city of Adel. * WHEN..Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ029-160300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Klamath Basin- Including the city of Altamont 1254 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of highway 140 from Klamath Falls east to Dairy, highway 97 south of Klamath Falls including the cities of Klamath Falls and Midland, and highway 39 from Klamath Falls to the California border. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
371 WWUS76 KMFR 160329 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 729 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 CAZ084-085-ORZ030-031-160430- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adel and Lakeview 729 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to decrease through the evening. $$ ORZ029-160430- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Klamath Basin- Including the city of Altamont 729 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to decrease through the evening. $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2:42 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | MFR | Siskiyou | 12 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:12 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | MFR | Siskiyou | 36 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:12 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Modoc, Siskiyou | 43 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:16 PM PST | High Wind Warning | MFR | Modoc, Siskiyou | 29 hr |
| Dec 13, 9:13 PM PST | Storm Watch | MFR | 18 hr | |
| Dec 14, 3:27 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 37 hr | |
| Dec 14, 3:27 PM PST | Storm Warning | MFR | 22 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.