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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Medford, OR
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 3:06 AM PDT | Gale Watch | MFR | 11 hr | |
| May 4, 2:30 PM PDT | Gale Warning | MFR | 27 hr | |
| May 4, 2:30 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 5 days | |
| May 4, 2:30 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 5 days | |
| May 4, 2:30 PM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 27 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.