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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Medford, OR

December 28, 20245 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California

NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Dec 28, 2024, 3:19 AM PST for 5 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Dec 28, 2024, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 28, 2024, 3:19 AM PST (11:19 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2024, 7:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 29, 2024, 10:00 AM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:23 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 28, 11:39 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 Ese Lake City, CAMesonet station SSYC1 Surprise Valley.
Dec 29, 5:00 AM PSTRAIN 2.49Gold Beach, ORTrained spotter reported 2.49 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.
Dec 29, 10:00 AM PSTRAIN 1.255 N Keno, OR16 hour rain total ending at 10:00 AM.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 37 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 00:00Z on 2024-12-28Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2024-12-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 228 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1173 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
228 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
695 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

536 
WWUS76 KMFR 281119
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
319 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-281615-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0013.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-241228T1800Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Bly, Likely, Lookout, Day, Crescent,
Adel, Adin, Fort Rock, Paisley, Valley Falls, Chemult, Davis
Creek, Canby, New Pine Creek, Sprague River, Lakeview, Beatty,
Gilchrist, and Alturas
319 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST 
SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For 
  the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph.

* WHERE...For the High wind Warning. Much of Highway 31 from Silver 
  Lake to Valley Falls, including Summer Lake and also the mountains 
  across Lake County, eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. This 
  includes the cities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. For the 
  wind advisory, highways 97, 140, 395, 299, and 199. This includes 
  Modoc County, most of Klamath County, and northeast Siskiyou 
  County.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 10 AM PST this 
  morning. For the second High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory, from 
  9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines 
  resulting power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorms, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-281615-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-241228T1600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
319 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts 
  up to 35 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM PST this morning. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-281615-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0600Z-241229T1300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Nesika Beach, Harbor, Bandon, Port
Orford, Pistol River, Ophir, and Gold Beach
319 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible on 
  the beaches, except gusts up to 75 mph at the headlands.

* WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast, 
  including all beaches, capes and headlands from Reedsport to 
  Brookings, and exposed portions of Highway 101.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-281615-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Dorris, Klamath Falls, Midland, Altamont,
Tulelake, Newell, Macdoel, and Olene
319 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc 
  Counties. This includes highways 97 ans 139. In Oregon, Klamath 
  Basin, this includes Klamath Falls, Keno, Bly Beatty, highways 97, 
  and 140.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Petrucelli
6 follow-up statements
509 
WWUS76 KMFR 281124
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
324 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-281600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-241228T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Bly, Likely, Lookout, Day, Crescent,
Adel, Adin, Fort Rock, Paisley, Valley Falls, Chemult, Davis
Creek, Canby, New Pine Creek, Sprague River, Lakeview, Beatty,
Gilchrist, and Alturas
324 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 
AM PST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind 
  Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...For the High Wind Warning. Much of Highway 31 from Silver 
  Lake to Valley Falls, including Summer Lake and also the mountains 
  across Lake County, eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. This 
  includes the cities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. For the 
  wind advisory, highways 97, 140, 395, 299, and 199. This includes 
  the cities of Alturas, For Rock, and Canby.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 10 AM PST this 
  morning. For the second High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory, from 
  9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines 
  resulting power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-281600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-241228T1600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
324 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 
AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including the Shasta Valley from 
  near Montague southward. This includes I-5 from Grenada south to 
  Weed.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM PST this morning. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-281600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0600Z-241229T1300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Nesika Beach, Harbor, Bandon, Port
Orford, Pistol River, Ophir, and Gold Beach
324 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 
AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible on 
  the beaches, except gusts up to 75 mph at the headlands.

* WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast, 
  including all beaches, capes and headlands from Reedsport to 
  Brookings, and exposed portions of Highway 101.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-281600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Dorris, Klamath Falls, Midland, Altamont,
Tulelake, Newell, Macdoel, and Olene
324 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc 
  Counties. This includes highways 97 ans 139. In Oregon, Klamath 
  Basin, this includes Klamath Falls, Keno, Bly Beatty, highways 97, 
  and 140.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Petrucelli
885 
WWUS76 KMFR 281537
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
737 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

CAZ081-282345-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-241228T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1500Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
737 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 
AM PST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including the Shasta Valley from 
  near Montague southward. This includes I-5 from Grenada south to 
  Weed.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-282345-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-241228T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Gilchrist, Lakeview, Canby, Day, Valley
Falls, Fort Rock, Crescent, Alturas, Adel, New Pine Creek,
Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, Likely, Chemult, Paisley, Davis
Creek, Lookout, and Adin
737 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 
AM PST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the current High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the next High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind 
  Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...For the High Wind Warning. Much of Highway 31 from Silver 
  Lake to Valley Falls, including Summer Lake and also the mountains 
  across Lake County, eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. This 
  includes the cities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. For the 
  wind advisory, highways 97, 140, 395, 299, and 199. This includes 
  the cities of Alturas, For Rock, and Canby.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 10 AM PST this 
  morning. For the second High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory, from 
  9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-282345-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0600Z-241229T1300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Pistol River, Nesika Beach, Port Orford,
Gold Beach, Harbor, Bandon, and Ophir
737 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 
AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible on 
  the beaches, except gusts up to 75 mph at the headlands.

* WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast, 
  including all beaches, capes and headlands from Reedsport to 
  Brookings, and exposed portions of Highway 101.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-282345-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Olene, Altamont, Newell,
Midland, Klamath Falls, Dorris, and Macdoel
737 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc 
  Counties. This includes highways 97 ans 139. In Oregon, Klamath 
  Basin, this includes Klamath Falls, Keno, Bly Beatty, highways 97, 
  and 140.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

BR-y
711 
WWUS76 KMFR 281741
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
941 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-290600-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-241228T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Gilchrist, Lakeview, Canby, Day, Valley
Falls, Fort Rock, Crescent, Alturas, Adel, New Pine Creek,
Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, Likely, Chemult, Paisley, Davis
Creek, Lookout, and Adin
941 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 
AM PST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
PST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...For the High Wind Warning. Much of Highway 31 from Silver 
  Lake to Valley Falls, including Summer Lake and also the mountains 
  across Lake County, eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. This 
  includes the cities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. For the 
  wind advisory, highways 97, 140, 395, 299, and 199. This includes 
  the cities of Alturas, For Rock, and Canby.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-290600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1500Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
941 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 
AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including the Shasta Valley from 
  near Montague southward. This includes I-5 from Grenada south to 
  Weed.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-290600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0600Z-241229T1300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Pistol River, Nesika Beach, Port Orford,
Gold Beach, Harbor, Bandon, and Ophir
941 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 
AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible on 
  the beaches, except gusts up to 75 mph at the headlands.

* WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast, 
  including all beaches, capes and headlands from Reedsport to 
  Brookings, and exposed portions of Highway 101.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-290600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Olene, Altamont, Newell,
Midland, Klamath Falls, Dorris, and Macdoel
941 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc 
  Counties. This includes highways 97 ans 139. In Oregon, Klamath 
  Basin, this includes Klamath Falls, Keno, Bly Beatty, highways 97, 
  and 140.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

BR-y
717 
WWUS76 KMFR 290549
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
949 PM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-291300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-241229T1800Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Paisley, Sprague River, Bly, Valley
Falls, Lakeview, Crescent, Day, Gilchrist, Davis Creek, Fort
Rock, Adin, Beatty, Lookout, Alturas, Adel, Chemult, New Pine
Creek, Canby, and Likely
949 PM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...For the High Wind Warning. Much of Highway 31 from Silver 
  Lake to Valley Falls, including Summer Lake and also the mountains 
  across Lake County, eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. This 
  includes the cities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. For the 
  wind advisory, highways 97, 140, 395, 299, and 199. This includes 
  the cities of Alturas, For Rock, and Canby.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines 
  resulting power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-291300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1500Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
949 PM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Central Siskiyou County including the Shasta Valley from 
  near Montague southward. This includes I-5 from Grenada south to 
  Weed.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-291300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.241229T0600Z-241229T1300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Harbor, Nesika Beach, Bandon, Port
Orford, Ophir, Pistol River, and Gold Beach
949 PM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible on 
  the beaches, except gusts up to 75 mph at the headlands.

* WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast, 
  including all beaches, capes and headlands from Reedsport to 
  Brookings, and exposed portions of Highway 101.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-291300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-241229T1800Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Tulelake, Macdoel, Newell, Olene,
Altamont, Klamath Falls, Dorris, and Midland
949 PM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc 
  Counties. This includes highways 97 ans 139. In Oregon, Klamath 
  Basin, this includes Klamath Falls, Keno, Bly Beatty, highways 97, 
  and 140.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MAS
899 
WWUS76 KMFR 291248
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
448 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

CAZ081-291400-
/O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1500Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
448 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Moderate south winds will continue early this morning, but they will 
remain below warning criteria.

$$

ORZ021-022-291400-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Port Orford, Pistol River, Harbor, Gold
Beach, Ophir, Bandon, and Nesika Beach
448 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have shifted to southwest and are diminishing. 

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-291800-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-241229T1800Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Day, Lakeview, Crescent, Adel, Fort Rock,
Chemult, Alturas, Canby, Gilchrist, Adin, Sprague River, Lookout,
Likely, Beatty, Davis Creek, Valley Falls, Paisley, New Pine
Creek, and Bly
448 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...For the High Wind Warning. Much of Highway 31 from Silver 
  Lake to Valley Falls, including Summer Lake and also the mountains 
  across Lake County, eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. This 
  includes the cities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. For the 
  wind advisory, highways 97, 140, 395, 299, and 199. This includes 
  the cities of Alturas, For Rock, and Canby.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines 
  resulting power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorms, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-291800-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-241229T1800Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Midland, Tulelake, Olene, Altamont,
Klamath Falls, Macdoel, Newell, and Dorris
448 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc 
  Counties. This includes highways 97 ans 139. In Oregon, Klamath 
  Basin, this includes Klamath Falls, Keno, Bly Beatty, highways 97, 
  and 140.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorms, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

Petrucelli
240 
WWUS76 KMFR 291735
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
935 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-291845-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1800Z/
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-241229T1800Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of New Pine Creek, Lakeview, Beatty,
Paisley, Adin, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Lookout, Canby, Day,
Adel, Davis Creek, Crescent, Valley Falls, Chemult, Fort Rock,
Alturas, Bly, and Likely
935 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

Breezy conditions will continue through the day, but winds have 
eased below warning/advisory criteria.

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-291845-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-241229T1800Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Altamont, Klamath Falls, Olene, Newell,
Tulelake, Macdoel, Midland, and Dorris
935 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

Breezy conditions will continue through the day, but winds have 
eased below advisory criteria.

$$

BR-y

The office that day

Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 4:56 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningMFRKlamath, Lake17 hr
Dec 27, 7:03 PM PSTRiver Flood WatchMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas35 hr
Dec 27, 8:27 PM PSTHigh Wind WatchMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Lake7 hr
Dec 28, 2:22 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR62 hr
Dec 28, 3:19 AM PSTWind AdvisoryMFRKlamath, Lake31 hr
Dec 28, 12:53 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMFRDouglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath30 hr
Dec 28, 1:08 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas18 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.