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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Medford, OR
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
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 11:36 AM PST | Winter Storm Warning | MFR | Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake | 58 hr |
| Nov 30, 11:36 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Klamath | 46 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.