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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Medford, OR

November 29, 2022Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California

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.

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, 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2022-11-29Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2022-11-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 59 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 28, 8:58 PM PSTHigh Wind WatchMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas16 hr
Nov 29, 2:01 AM PSTGale WarningMFR38 hr
Nov 29, 2:01 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR23 hr
Nov 29, 12:30 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas25 hr
Nov 29, 12:54 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningMFRCurry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake48 hr
Nov 29, 12:54 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Lake48 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.