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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Medford, OR

January 25, 2021Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon

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.

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, 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-01-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 9 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-01-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -43 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
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

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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
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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 24, 9:59 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine12 hr
Jan 25, 2:33 AM PSTStorm WatchMFR11 hr
Jan 25, 5:23 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more3 days
Jan 25, 1:52 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR7 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.