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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Medford, OR

November 30, 2023Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Nov 30, 2023, 11:54 AM PST for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon. It took effect at Dec 1, 2023, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 58 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 30, 2023, 11:54 AM PST (19:54 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 1, 2023, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 3, 2023, 8:00 PM PST
In force
58 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 158 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:55 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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 152 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 2023-11-30Temperature 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 2023-11-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 54 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1290 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

478 
WWUS76 KMFR 301954
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1154 AM PST Thu Nov 30 2023

ORZ031-010400-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.231201T1800Z-231203T1200Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Fort Rock
1154 AM PST Thu Nov 30 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sections of central and eastern Lake County. This
  includes sections of highway 31 near Summer Lake, Silver Lake 
  and higher terrain in the Warners.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel will be difficult for higher profile vehicles. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be accumulating at times,
  especially over the higher terrain. Winds will be strongest
  Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon.

* 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
10 follow-up statements
710 
WWUS76 KMFR 010417
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
817 PM PST Thu Nov 30 2023

ORZ031-011430-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.231201T1800Z-231203T1200Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Fort Rock
817 PM PST Thu Nov 30 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sections of central and eastern Lake County. This 
  includes sections of highway 31 near Summer Lake, Silver Lake 
  and higher terrain in the Warners.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel will be difficult for higher profile vehicles. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be accumulating at times, 
  especially over the higher terrain. Winds will be strongest 
  Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon.

* 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
381 
WWUS76 KMFR 011401
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
601 AM PST Fri Dec 1 2023

ORZ031-012215-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.231201T1800Z-231203T1200Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Fort Rock
601 AM PST Fri Dec 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sections of central and eastern Lake County. This
  includes sections of Highway 31 near Summer Lake, Silver Lake
  and higher terrain in the Warner Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel will be difficult for higher profile vehicles. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow will accompany gusty
  winds at times, especially over the higher terrain. Winds will 
  be strongest Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon.

* 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
525 
WWUS76 KMFR 012154
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
154 PM PST Fri Dec 1 2023

ORZ031-021200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231203T1200Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Fort Rock
154 PM PST Fri Dec 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sections of central and eastern Lake County. This
  includes sections of Highway 31 near Summer Lake, Silver Lake
  and higher terrain in the Warner Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow will accompany gusty
  winds at times, especially over the higher terrain. Winds will
  be strongest Saturday afternoon.

* 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
721 
WWUS76 KMFR 021155
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
355 AM PST Sat Dec 2 2023

ORZ031-030000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231203T1200Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Fort Rock
355 AM PST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sections of central and eastern Lake County. This 
  includes sections of Highway 31 near Summer Lake, Silver Lake 
  and higher terrain in the Warner Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow will accompany gusty 
  winds at times, especially over the higher terrain. Winds will 
  be strongest Saturday afternoon.

* 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
889 
WWUS76 KMFR 022044
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1244 PM PST Sat Dec 2 2023

ORZ030-031200-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
1244 PM PST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sections of central and eastern Lake County. This
  includes sections of Highway 31 near Summer Lake and higher 
  terrain in the Warner Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sunday morning will have the strongest
  winds.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ031-031200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
1244 PM PST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sections of central and eastern Lake County. This 
  includes sections of Highway 31 near Summer Lake, Silver Lake 
  and higher terrain in the Warner Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday.

* 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 this afternoon.

* 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
412 
WWUS76 KMFR 031149
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
349 AM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

ORZ030-032000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
349 AM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of higher terrain above about 5500 feet in far
  eastern Klamath County and western Lake County. 

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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 this morning and
  early this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ031-032000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
349 AM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and eastern Lake County. This
  includes Highway 31 along the Summer Lake Basin, the Winter
  Ridge area, and higher terrain in the Lake County Warner
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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 this morning and
  early this afternoon.

* 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
039 
WWUS76 KMFR 031815
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1015 AM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

ORZ030-031-040000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
1015 AM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of higher terrain above about 5500 feet in far
  eastern Klamath County and western Lake County. This includes 
  Highway 31 along the Summer Lake Basin,

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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
388 
WWUS76 KMFR 032339
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
339 PM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

ORZ030-031-040200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0200Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
339 PM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of higher terrain above about 5500 feet in 
  far eastern Klamath County and western Lake County. This 
  includes Highway 31 along the Summer Lake Basin,.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

* 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
129 
WWUS76 KMFR 032347
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
347 PM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

ORZ030-031-040400-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0400Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
347 PM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of higher terrain above about 5500 feet in far
  eastern Klamath County and western Lake County. This includes
  Highway 31 along the Summer Lake Basin.

* WHEN...Until 8 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 are still gusting to 50 mph at Summer
  Lake which is prompting the extension of this advisory.

* 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
809 
WWUS76 KMFR 040407
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
807 PM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

ORZ030-031-040515-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0400Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
807 PM PST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will gradually lower late this evening. 

$$

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 30, 11:36 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningMFRDouglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake58 hr
Nov 30, 11:36 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMFRKlamath46 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.