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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Nov 29, 2022, 12:30 PM PST for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Nov 30, 2022, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2022, 12:30 PM PST (20:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 30, 2022, 7:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 30, 2022, 7:00 PM PST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 123 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
- 849 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 206 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
466 WWUS76 KMFR 292030 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1230 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022 ORZ021-022-301200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0004.221130T0600Z-221130T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0010.221130T0600Z-221130T2100Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of North Bend, Reedsport, Harbor, Gold Beach, Nesika Beach, Ophir, and Pistol River 1230 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected at the coastal headlands and exposed locations along Highway 101. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-301200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.221130T1800Z-221201T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- 1230 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 south of Yreka, this includes the cities of Montague, Grenada, Gazelle and Weed. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest near Weed. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-301200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.221130T1800Z-221201T0000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek, Likely, Crescent, Gilchrist, Chemult, Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock 1230 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, all of Modoc County. In Oregon, all of Lake County and north to northeast Klamath County. In Klamath County, this will include the cities of Sprague River, Beatty, Bly Chemult and Crescent. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM 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...Winds will be strongest near and at the ridges. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
4 follow-up statements
943 WWUS76 KMFR 301140 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 340 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ORZ021-022-302100- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-221130T2100Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of North Bend, Reedsport, Harbor, Gold Beach, Nesika Beach, Ophir, and Pistol River 340 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected at the coastal headlands and exposed locations along Highway 101. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ081-302300- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.221130T1500Z-221201T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- 340 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 south of Yreka, this includes the cities of Montague, Grenada, Gazelle and Weed. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 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...Winds will be strongest near Weed. * 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-302300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.221130T1800Z-221201T0000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek, Likely, Crescent, Gilchrist, Chemult, Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock 340 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, all of Modoc County. In Oregon, all of Lake County and north to northeast Klamath County. In Klamath County, this will include the cities of Sprague River, Beatty, Bly Chemult and Crescent. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest near and at the ridges. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
108 WWUS76 KMFR 302051 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1251 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ORZ021-022-302200- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-221130T2100Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of North Bend, Reedsport, Harbor, Gold Beach, Nesika Beach, Ophir, and Pistol River 1251 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... The front has moved onshore and winds are diminishing. $$ CAZ081-010300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221201T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- 1251 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 south of Yreka, this includes the cities of Montague, Grenada, Gazelle and Weed. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest near Weed. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-010000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221201T0000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek, Likely, Crescent, Gilchrist, Chemult, Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock 1251 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, all of Modoc County. In Oregon, all of Lake County and north to northeast Klamath County. In Klamath County, this will include the cities of Sprague River, Beatty, Bly Chemult and Crescent. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM 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...Winds will be strongest near and at the ridges. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
774 WWUS76 KMFR 010002 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 402 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-010115- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221201T0000Z/ Modoc County- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek, Likely, Crescent, Gilchrist, Chemult, Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock 402 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Hazards due to wind will be covered in the Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings for these same areas as needed. In general, the strongest winds have peaked though. $$ CAZ081-010300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221201T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- 402 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Interstate 5 south of Yreka, this includes the cities of Montague, Grenada, Gazelle and Weed. * 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...Winds will be strongest near Weed. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
568 WWUS76 KMFR 010304 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 704 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 CAZ081-010415- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221201T0300Z/ Central Siskiyou County- 704 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will lower over the next few hours. Any additional wind concerns are included in the Winter Storm Warning that is out for the same area. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 8:58 PM PST | High Wind Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 16 hr |
| Nov 29, 2:01 AM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 38 hr | |
| Nov 29, 2:01 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 23 hr | |
| Nov 29, 12:30 PM PST | High Wind Warning | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 25 hr |
| Nov 29, 12:54 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | MFR | Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake | 48 hr |
| Nov 29, 12:54 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Lake | 48 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.