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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Medford, OR

May 4, 2022Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California; 7 counties in Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at May 4, 2022, 3:19 AM PDT for Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California; 7 counties in Oregon. It took effect at May 5, 2022, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 4, 2022, 3:19 AM PDT (10:19 UTC)
In effect from
May 5, 2022, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 7, 2022, 2:00 AM PDT
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 23 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 00:00Z on 2022-05-04Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2022-05-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 45 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
1638 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

793 
WWUS76 KMFR 041019
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
319 AM PDT Wed May 4 2022

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-042130-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.220505T1800Z-220506T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, Valley Falls, 
and Fort Rock
319 AM PDT Wed May 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County including Highway 299 at
  Cedar Pass. In Oregon, much of Lake County including Highway 31
  from Silver Lake to Lakeview.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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
7 follow-up statements
427 
WWUS76 KMFR 041945
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1245 PM PDT Wed May 4 2022

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-051045-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.220505T1800Z-220506T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel, Lakeview, Valley Falls, 
and Fort Rock
1245 PM PDT Wed May 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County including Highway 299 at 
  Cedar Pass. In Oregon, much of Lake County including Highway 
  31 from Silver Lake to Lakeview.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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
939 
WWUS76 KMFR 051026
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
326 AM PDT Thu May 5 2022

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-052230-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.220505T1800Z-220507T0900Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Davis Creek, Adel, Lakeview, 
New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
326 AM PDT Thu May 5 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County including Highway 299 at 
  Cedar Pass. In Oregon, much of Lake County including Highway 
  31 from Silver Lake to Lakeview.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impactful winds will occur mainly in the
  afternoons and evenings. Winds will diminish some overnight into
  the early morning hours.
 
* 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
650 
WWUS76 KMFR 052117
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
217 PM PDT Thu May 5 2022

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-061130-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220507T0900Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Davis Creek, Adel, Lakeview, 
New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
217 PM PDT Thu May 5 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County including Highway 299 at 
  Cedar Pass. In Oregon, much of Lake County including Highway 
  31 from Silver Lake to Lakeview.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impactful winds will occur mainly in the 
  afternoons and evenings. Winds will diminish some overnight 
  into the early morning hours.

* 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
343 
WWUS76 KMFR 060927
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
227 AM PDT Fri May 6 2022

CAZ080-081-ORZ023>026-070300-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.220506T1800Z-220507T0300Z/
Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County-
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, 
Hilt, Klamath River, Yreka, Roseburg, Winchester, Sutherlin, 
Umpqua, Green, Grants Pass, Merlin, Wilderville, Toketee Falls, 
Medford, and Ashland
227 AM PDT Fri May 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In California, Western Siskiyou County and Central
  Siskiyou County, especially the Scott and Shasta Valleys. In
  Oregon, Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and
  Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County Foothills and Jackson
  County. This includes Interstate 5, Highway 199 and the cities
  of Roseburg, Medford, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Yreka and 
  Weed.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.

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

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-070300-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.220506T1800Z-220507T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Dorris, Macdoel, 
Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, and Midland
227 AM PDT Fri May 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc
  Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes all highways
  extending from Klamath Falls, Chiloquin, Dorris, Macdoel, 
  Tulelake and Bonanza.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

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

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-070300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220507T0900Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, 
Davis Creek, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, 
Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
227 AM PDT Fri May 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County and in Oregon, much of
  Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Lake County. This
  includes Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Lakeview, Highway 140
  from Beatty to Adel and Highway 395 from Alkali Lake to Likely.
  It also includes Highway 139 from Tionesta to Adin and Highway
  299 from Alturas to Cedar Pass.
 
* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Saturday.

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

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
015 
WWUS76 KMFR 070239
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
739 PM PDT Fri May 6 2022

CAZ080-081-ORZ023>026-070345-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220507T0300Z/
Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County-
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, 
Hilt, Klamath River, Yreka, Roseburg, Winchester, Sutherlin, 
Umpqua, Green, Grants Pass, Merlin, Wilderville, Toketee Falls, 
Medford, and Ashland
739 PM PDT Fri May 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds are diminishing. Gusty winds are still expected but gusts should
remain below 45 mph.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-070900-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220507T0900Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, 
Davis Creek, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, 
Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
739 PM PDT Fri May 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County and in Oregon, much of 
  Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Lake County. This 
  includes Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Lakeview, Highway 140 
  from Beatty to Adel and Highway 395 from Alkali Lake to 
  Likely. It also includes Highway 139 from Tionesta to Adin and 
  Highway 299 from Alturas to Cedar Pass.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Saturday.

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

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-070600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220507T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Dorris, Macdoel, 
Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, and Midland
739 PM PDT Fri May 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc 
  Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes all highways 
  extending from Klamath Falls, Chiloquin, Dorris, Macdoel, 
  Tulelake and Bonanza.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

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

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
875 
WWUS76 KMFR 070542
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1042 PM PDT Fri May 6 2022

CAZ084-ORZ029-070645-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220507T0600Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Dorris, Macdoel, 
Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, and Midland
1042 PM PDT Fri May 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished some but will remain gusty.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-070900-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220507T0900Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, 
Davis Creek, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, 
Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
1042 PM PDT Fri May 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In California, Modoc County and in Oregon, much of 
  Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Lake County. This 
  includes Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Lakeview, Highway 140 
  from Beatty to Adel and Highway 395 from Alkali Lake to 
  Likely. It also includes Highway 139 from Tionesta to Adin and 
  Highway 299 from Alturas to Cedar Pass.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Saturday.

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

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
540 
WWUS76 KMFR 070839
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
139 AM PDT Sat May 7 2022

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-070945-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220507T0900Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, 
Davis Creek, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, 
Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
139 AM PDT Sat May 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

The strongest winds have eased, but southwest winds with
occasional gusts of 25 to 40 mph are still possible early this 
morning and into this afternoon.

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 4, 3:06 AM PDTGale WatchMFR11 hr
May 4, 2:30 PM PDTGale WarningMFR27 hr
May 4, 2:30 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR5 days
May 4, 2:30 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR5 days
May 4, 2:30 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningMFR27 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.