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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Jan 5, 2022, 8:38 PM PST for Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Jan 6, 2022, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2022, 8:38 PM PST (04:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 6, 2022, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 7, 2022, 7:00 AM PST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
County Siskiyou County, CA
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:41 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 00:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 89 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
- 785 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 160 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 278 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
163 WWUS76 KMFR 060438 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 838 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022 CAZ081-082-062345- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.220107T0600Z-220107T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 838 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley from Weed to Montague including portions of I-5. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-062345- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0003.220107T1800Z-220108T0300Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 838 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE... - In California, Modoc County along the Warner Mountain Range. - In Oregon, mostly the high terrain of Northeast Klamath County and Lake County, but does include a portion of highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley and 395 northeast of Valley Falls. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch along highway locations combined with the winds could lead to difficult driving conditions from blowing snow creating visibility reductions. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ORZ021-022-062345- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0001.220107T0300Z-220107T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, Harbor, and Gold Beach 838 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The coastal headlands, high terrain and southern facing beaches along the South Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel 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... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Downed trees and power lines are possible. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
5 follow-up statements
864 WWUS76 KMFR 061137 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 337 AM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ORZ021-022-070000- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0001.220107T0300Z-220107T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0002.220107T0300Z-220107T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, Harbor, and Gold Beach 337 AM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 6 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the southern Oregon coast and coastal headlands. This includes the communities of Gold Beach, Brookings, Cape Blanco, Ophir, and Reedsport. Portions of US Highway 101 will also be affected. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ081-082-070000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.220107T0600Z-220107T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 337 AM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley from Weed to Montague including portions of I-5. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-070000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0003.220107T1800Z-220108T0300Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 337 AM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County along the Warner Mountain Range. In Oregon, mostly the high terrain of Northeast Klamath County and Lake County, but does include a portion of highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley and 395 northeast of Valley Falls. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch along highway locations combined with the winds could lead to difficult driving conditions from blowing snow creating visibility reductions. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
626 WWUS76 KMFR 061827 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1027 AM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 CAZ082-061930- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.220107T0600Z-220107T1500Z/ South Central Siskiyou County- 1027 AM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ ORZ021-022-071500- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.220107T0300Z-220107T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, Harbor, and Gold Beach 1027 AM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the southern Oregon coast and coastal headlands. This includes the communities of Gold Beach, Brookings, Cape Blanco, Ophir, and Reedsport. Portions of US Highway 101 will also be affected. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ081-071500- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.220107T0600Z-220107T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 1027 AM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley from Weed to Montague including portions of I-5. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-071500- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0003.220107T1800Z-220108T0300Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- 1027 AM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County along the Warner Mountain Range. In Oregon, mostly the high terrain of Northeast Klamath County and Lake County, but does include a portion of highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley and 395 northeast of Valley Falls. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch along highway locations combined with the winds could lead to difficult driving conditions from blowing snow creating visibility reductions. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
075 WWUS76 KMFR 062225 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 225 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ORZ031-071200- /O.EXB.KMFR.HW.W.0002.220107T0900Z-220108T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0003.220107T0900Z-220108T0300Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 225 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake in addition to the Warner Mountains east of Lakeview. For the Wind Advisory, other locations across Lake County including highways 395 and 140. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch along highway locations combined with the winds could lead to difficult driving conditions from blowing snow creating visibility reductions. * 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-071200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.220107T0300Z-220107T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, Harbor, and Gold Beach 225 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the southern Oregon coast and coastal headlands. This includes the communities of Gold Beach, Brookings, Cape Blanco, Ophir, and Reedsport. Portions of US Highway 101 will also be affected. * WHEN...From 7 PM to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-071200- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0003.220107T0900Z-220108T0300Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 225 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County along the Warner Mountain Range. In Oregon, mostly the high terrain of Northeast Klamath County and Winter Rim in Western Lake County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch along highway locations combined with the winds could lead to difficult driving conditions from blowing snow creating visibility reductions. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-071200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.220107T0600Z-220107T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 225 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley from Weed to Montague including portions of I-5. * WHEN...From 10 PM to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
021 WWUS76 KMFR 071258 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 458 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ORZ031-072100- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220108T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220108T0300Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 458 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...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, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake in addition to the Warner Mountains east of Lakeview. For the Wind Advisory, other locations across Lake County including highways 395 and 140. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch along highway locations combined with the winds could lead to difficult driving conditions from blowing snow creating visibility reductions. * 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-071500- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, Harbor, and Gold Beach 458 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the southern Oregon coast and coastal headlands. This includes the communities of Gold Beach, Brookings, Cape Blanco, Ophir, and Reedsport. Portions of US Highway 101 will also be affected. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-072100- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220108T0300Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 458 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County along the Warner Mountain Range. In Oregon, mostly the high terrain of Northeast Klamath County and Winter Rim in Western Lake County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch along highway locations combined with the winds could lead to difficult driving conditions from blowing snow creating visibility reductions. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-071500- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 458 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley from Weed to Montague including portions of I-5. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
224 WWUS76 KMFR 071451 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 651 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ORZ021-022-071600- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Reedsport, Bandon, Harbor, and Gold Beach 651 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... Winds have diminished, and while remaining breezy, no longer pose an immediate hazard. $$ CAZ081-071600- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Weed 651 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... Winds have diminished, and while remaining breezy, no longer pose an immediate hazard. $$ ORZ031-072300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220108T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220108T0300Z/ Central and Eastern Lake County- 651 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...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, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake in addition to the Warner Mountains east of Lakeview. For the Wind Advisory, other locations across Lake County including highways 395 and 140. * 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. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch along highway locations combined with the winds could lead to difficult driving conditions from blowing snow creating visibility reductions. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-072300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220108T0300Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 651 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County along the Warner Mountain Range. In Oregon, mostly the high terrain of Northeast Klamath County and Winter Rim in Western Lake County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch along highway locations combined with the winds could lead to difficult driving conditions from blowing snow creating visibility reductions. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Jan 5, 7:12 PM PST, 1 hour 26 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 5, 7:12 PM PST, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
712 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022
.DISCUSSION...Fairly widespread showers are ongoing but with snow
levels above 8000 feet impacts are limited to creating slippery
roadways. The showers will scatter out throughout the night and
this will open the possibility for fog or low stratus to form in
west side valleys. For visibilities to reduce below 1 mile due to
the fog the NBM has only about 15% chance. However, MOS guidance
suggests this possibility should be greater, especially in the
Rogue valley. Should the clouds part enough to cool to saturation,
visibilities stand a better chance of falling below 0.5 miles and
could become dense in some places. Again though, the best signal
for this is in the Rogue Valley. The overnight low is expected to
be well above freezing though, so freezing fog is not anticipated
to be an issue.
The bulk of the forecast remains on track. Details can be found in
the previous discussion, but the latest data continues to suggest
a period of storm force gusts will impact the coast Thursday
night, necessitating an expansion to the High Wind Watch for
areas north of Cape Blanco. Further evaluation for the Shasta
Valley and locations East of the Cascades is needed to determine
the impact the will be expected with the strong winds there as
well. Follow NPWMFR for updates on changes to wind related
hazards.
-Miles
&&
.AVIATION...06/00Z TAFs...From the Cascades west...Areas of MVFR
cigs with higher terrain obscured will become widespread this
evening with areas of IFR cigs/vsbys in low clouds and fog. The
lower conditions will persist into Thursday morning, with some
clearing occurring in the afternoon. However, some areas will remain
IFR all day, especially near the coast.
East of the Cascades...Areas of MVFR cigs with some obscuration of
higher terrain will persist into Thursday morning, then clear to VFR
Thursday afternoon. The higher conditions will persist into Thursday
evening.
&&
.MARINE...Updated 800 PM PST Wednesday 5 January 2022...Steep seas
and gusty south to southwest winds will continue through Thursday,
especially north of Cape Blanco. A strong front will bring strong
south gale force winds and very steep seas to the area Thursday
night. The most recent high resolution models indicate that
locations north of Gold Beach will see a period of storm force gusts
Thursday night as this front moves onshore. The risk for storm force
winds will continue to be evaluated with additional model runs.
Check back for updates on this storm system. The strong winds are
expected to gradually diminish below gales Friday morning, but very
steep seas will persist through Friday night. High pressure will
build offshore Saturday, bringing a break in the stormy pattern
through Monday. -CC
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 254 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022/
SHORT TERM...
Through the remainder of this evening into tonight, more showers
will move onshore producing light rain accumulation over many
locations. With snow levels around 8500 feet, almost every
location will see rain accumulation with the exception of our
highest mountains. Most of that rain will fall over higher terrain
with locations east of the Cascades and some of the valleys
missing out. This warm front will also keep things relatively
warmer tonight with lows falling into the mid 40's along the
coast and west of the Cascades and lower 30's east of the
Cascades. For this time of year, this ends up being roughly 10
degrees warmer than normal away from the coast.
In addition, look for some patchy fog tonight as clearing will
allow for some radiative cooling and low dew point depressions.
The light winds in the valleys should also aid in fog formation.
By Thursday, we're essentially stuck in this 'dirty ridge'
pattern. This is when high pressure exists aloft, yet there is
enough warm moist air pushing into the forecast area to produce
spotty precipitation along terrain. The probability of
precipitation still exists along the coast and into the Cascades
around Crater Lake. However, precipitation accumulation will be
less than 0.2 inches in those locations through Thursday.
-Smith
Another strong front will push through the area Thursday night
into Friday morning. This will result in a period of strong winds
in the usual locations (Coast, Shasta Valley and over the East
Side). Please see NPWMFR for the details on the wind. We are
expecting another 1-2 inches (give or take) of precipitation, with
the highest amounts in the coast ranges of Curry/western
Josephine counties. Some downslope flow in the Rogue/Shasta/Scott
valleys will result in amounts mostly 0.33 of an inch or less.
This system is moving through pretty fast, so we're not expecting
sustained precipitation to result in significant flooding
concerns. However, there can still be some ponding of water on
roadways with some rises on area waterways, especially some of the
"flashier" smaller creeks/streams. We'll continue to monitor this
though since river levels are running higher than they have been
all season. Once again, snow in the mountains looks to be mostly
unchanged in the forecast with 5-10 inches still a good bet above
5000 feet in the Cascades, primarily north of Highway 66, but also
for portions of the Siskiyous/Marble/Salmon mountains from Mt.
Ashland south into western Siskiyou County. Snow levels will
gradually lower Friday night to around 3000 feet by Saturday
morning, so there could be a little snow down to Siskiyou Summit,
around Lakeview or perhaps Klamath Falls/Alturas, but amounts in
those areas should be an inch or less. 1-3 inches will occur along
Highway 97 north of Chiloquin.
By Saturday morning, the upper trough will shift well to the east
with high pressure aloft and at the surface expected to build in.
Any lingering early morning precipitation will end quickly and will
be followed by a mostly dry weekend. But, as is often the case
this time of year, due to recent precipitation and lots of low-
level/ground moisture, we'll likely be dealing with low clouds, fog
and freezing fog. Hopefully, this won't ruin what would otherwise be
a nicer weekend for the valleys west of the Cascades, with the ridge
axis overhead Saturday night into Sunday morning, the clouds/fog may
be tougher to break on Sunday.
The upper ridge will push off to the east into the Great Basin
Sunday night allowing the next Pacific disturbance to take aim
at the West Coast on Monday. But, as has been advertised here for
a few days now, this first system will likely split with one
piece glancing by to our north and another moving into California.
When this happens, we don't usually get much here. We'll maintain
slight chance/chance PoPs for rain along the coast, but the vast
majority of the area will likely remain dry.
Upper ridging likely rebuilds into the area Tuesday with the next
Pacific system arriving sometime mid next week. Depending on the
strength of ridging in advance of this system, this one too may
split or have difficulty penetrating very far inland. Either way,
the drier pattern overall is likely to persist with temperatures
running fairly close to the seasonal averages.
-Spilde
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Wind Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM PST Friday for ORZ030-031.
High Wind Watch from Thursday evening through Friday morning for
ORZ021-022.
Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM Thursday to 4 PM PST Friday
above 5500 feet in the for ORZ027-028.
CA...Wind Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM PST Friday for CAZ085.
Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM Thursday to 4 PM PST Friday
above 5500 feet in the for CAZ080.
Wind Advisory from 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday for
CAZ081-082.
Pacific Coastal Waters...
Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST
Thursday for PZZ356-376.
Gale Warning from 7 PM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday for
PZZ350-356-370-376.
Hazardous Seas Warning from 4 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday for
PZZ350-356-370-376.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM PST Thursday for PZZ350-370.In the hours before
Local storm report, Jan 5, 3:02 PM PST, 5 hours 36 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
302 PM PST WED JAN 5 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 AM HEAVY RAIN 6 E GOLD BEACH 42.42N 124.31W
01/05/2022 M1.57 INCH CURRY OR TRAINED SPOTTER
24 HOURS ENDING AT 7 AM PST.
0800 AM HEAVY RAIN 2 SSE PISTOL RIVER 42.26N 124.39W
01/05/2022 M2.93 INCH CURRY OR TRAINED SPOTTER
24 HOURS ENDING AT 8 AM PST.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 8:38 PM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Modoc | 46 hr |
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Wind Advisories in California, 2022Every wind advisory in 2022
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.