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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Jan 25, 2021, 5:23 AM PST for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 17 min.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2021, 5:23 AM PST (13:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 26, 2021, 1:17 PM PST
- In force
- 17 min
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 158 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:26 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, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 152 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
- 9 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -13 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 886 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -43 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -87 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
363 WWUS76 KMFR 251323 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 523 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ORZ030-031-260115- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.210126T2100Z-210127T1500Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 523 AM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected, peaking Tuesday evening into Tuesday night. * WHERE...Lake County along route 31 between Silver Lake and Valley Falls, and 395 east off of the route 31 exchange. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM 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...Snow, although light, could cause a reduction in visibility along roads making travel difficult. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
3 follow-up statements
185 WWUS76 KMFR 260105 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 505 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ORZ030-031-261500- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.210126T2100Z-210127T1500Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 505 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected, peaking late Tuesday evening into the early morning of Wednesday. * WHERE...Lake County along Highway 31 between Silver Lake and Valley Falls, and 395 from Valley Falls northward. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow, although light, could cause a reduction in visibility along roads making travel difficult. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
885 WWUS76 KMFR 260539 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 939 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ORZ021-022-270000- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0003.210126T2000Z-210127T0200Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the city of Gold Beach 939 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal headlands from Bandon southward as well as portions of Highway 101 near Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Humbug Mountain. Areas in and around Gold Beach are likely to be affected. * WHEN...From noon to 6 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ ORZ030-031-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.210126T2100Z-210127T1500Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 939 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected, peaking late Tuesday evening into the early morning of Wednesday. * WHERE...Lake County along Highway 31 between Silver Lake and Valley Falls, and 395 from Valley Falls northward. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow with these winds is expected to be relatively light, with new snow amounts of 2 inches or less expected. The combination of the wind and snow will cause reductions in visibility, at time, making travel more difficult. Be prepared for wintry travel. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ BTL Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
610 WWUS76 KMFR 262117 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 117 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ORZ030-031-262230- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210127T1500Z/ Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 117 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... It will be windy with gusts of 45 to 55 mph, but this is now part of a winter weather advisory. $$ ORZ021-022-270200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0200Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the city of Gold Beach 117 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal headlands from Bandon southward as well as portions of Highway 101 near Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Humbug Mountain. Areas in and around Gold Beach are likely to be affected. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ026-270500- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0007.210126T2117Z-210127T0500Z/ Jackson County- 117 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Jackson County, including Medford, Central Point, White City and Eagle Point. * WHEN...Until 9 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/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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 9:59 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine | 12 hr |
| Jan 25, 2:33 AM PST | Storm Watch | MFR | 11 hr | |
| Jan 25, 5:23 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 3 days |
| Jan 25, 1:52 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 7 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.