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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Mar 9, 2024, 2:00 AM PST for Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon. It took effect at Mar 9, 2024, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 12 hr. 1 report 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
- Mar 9, 2024, 2:00 AM PST (10:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 9, 2024, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Mar 10, 2024, 11:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 135 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:02 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 9:20 AM PDT | RAIN 1.2 | 6 E Gold Beach, OR |
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, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 108 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
- 2407 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 83 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 128 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
032 WWUS76 KMFR 091000 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 200 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ORZ021-022-100015- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0005.240310T0600Z-240310T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0003.240310T0600Z-240310T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Gold Beach, Coos Bay, Brookings, Reedsport, Coquille, Harbor, Nesika Beach, North Bend, Ophir, and Pistol River 200 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY HEADLANDS AND EXPOSED AREAS ON HIGHWAY 101... * WHAT...For the High Wind Watch including the Headlands and exposed areas on Highway 101, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Exposed areas on highway 101, including the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach and Pistol River. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening to 8 AM PDT 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. && $$ CAZ081-100015- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1200Z-240311T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240309T1800Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt, Klamath River, and Yreka 200 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County, including along I-5 from Weed to Gazelle and Grenada. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the second Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-100015- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.240309T1500Z-240310T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Crescent, Lookout, Likely, Gilchrist, Lakeview, Adin, New Pine Creek, Day, Valley Falls, Chemult, Alturas, Fort Rock, Davis Creek, Adel, and Canby 200 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING HIGH TERRAIN IN KLAMAMTH LAKE AND MODOC COUNTIES ... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected High Terrain in Klamath Lake and Modoc Counties. * WHERE...High terrain in Lake, Klamath and Modoc Counties. This includes portions of highway 140, 399 and highway 299 east of Alturas. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT 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. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-100015- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Tulelake, Midland, Klamath Falls, Newell, Dorris, Olene, Macdoel, and Altamont 200 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes highways 97, and 140, including the cities of Dorris, MacDoel, and Merrill, * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Petrucelli
7 follow-up statements
620 WWUS76 KMFR 091745 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 945 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 CAZ081-100145- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240309T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1200Z-240311T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt, Yreka, and Klamath River 945 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County, including along I-5 from Weed to Gazelle and Grenada. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-100145- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.240310T0600Z-240310T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Pistol River, Gold Beach, Coquille, Harbor, Coos Bay, Ophir, Reedsport, Brookings, North Bend, and Nesika Beach 945 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY HEADLANDS AND EXPOSED AREAS ON HIGHWAY 101... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning including the Headlands and exposed areas on Highway 101, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Exposed areas on highway 101, including the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach and Pistol River. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-100145- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240310T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Likely, Chemult, Valley Falls, Fort Rock, Lookout, Gilchrist, New Pine Creek, Day, Alturas, Adel, Lakeview, Crescent, Adin, Canby, and Davis Creek 945 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING HIGH TERRAIN IN KLAMAMTH LAKE AND MODOC COUNTIES ... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected High Terrain in Klamath Lake and Modoc Counties. * WHERE...High terrain in Lake, Klamath and Modoc Counties. This includes portions of highway 140, 399 and highway 299 east of Alturas. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT 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. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-100145- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Macdoel, Olene, Dorris, Newell, Midland, Tulelake, Klamath Falls, and Altamont 945 AM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes highways 97, and 140, including the cities of Dorris, MacDoel, and Merrill. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TD
314 WWUS76 KMFR 092301 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 301 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ORZ021-022-101315- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.240310T0600Z-240310T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Pistol River, Gold Beach, Coquille, Harbor, Coos Bay, Ophir, Reedsport, Brookings, North Bend, and Nesika Beach 301 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY HEADLANDS AND EXPOSED AREAS ON HIGHWAY 101... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning including the Headlands and exposed areas on Highway 101, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Exposed areas on highway 101, including the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach and Pistol River. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening to 8 AM PDT 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. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-101315- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240310T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Likely, Chemult, Valley Falls, Fort Rock, Lookout, Gilchrist, New Pine Creek, Day, Alturas, Adel, Lakeview, Crescent, Adin, Canby, and Davis Creek 301 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING HIGH TERRAIN IN KLAMAMTH LAKE AND MODOC COUNTIES ... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected for high terrain in Klamath Lake and Modoc Counties. * WHERE...High terrain in Lake, Klamath and Modoc Counties. This includes portions of highway 140, 399 and highway 299 east of Alturas. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ081-101315- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1200Z-240311T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt, Yreka, and Klamath River 301 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 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. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-101315- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Macdoel, Olene, Dorris, Newell, Midland, Tulelake, Klamath Falls, and Altamont 301 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes highways 97, and 140, including the cities of Dorris, MacDoel, and Merrill. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TD
504 WWUS76 KMFR 100259 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 659 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-101200- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240310T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Valley Falls, Canby, New Pine Creek, Lakeview, Gilchrist, Day, Alturas, Adin, Likely, Fort Rock, Chemult, Lookout, Adel, Crescent, and Davis Creek 659 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...High terrain in Lake, Klamath and Modoc Counties. This includes portions of highway 140, 399 and highway 299 east of Alturas. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-101200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.240310T0600Z-240310T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Ophir, Nesika Beach, Brookings, Harbor, Coos Bay, Reedsport, Coquille, Gold Beach, Pistol River, and North Bend 659 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY HEADLANDS AND EXPOSED AREAS ON HIGHWAY 101... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning including the Headlands and exposed areas on Highway 101, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Exposed areas on highway 101, including the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach and Pistol River. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ081-101200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1200Z-240311T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Klamath River, Hilt, and Yreka 659 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern and Eastern portions of the Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 and Weed and Gazelle and the outskirts of Montague and Grenada. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 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. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-101200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Olene, Midland, Tulelake, Newell, Klamath Falls, Macdoel, Dorris, and Altamont 659 PM PST Sat Mar 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes highways 97, and 140, including the cities of Dorris, MacDoel, and Merrill. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ BMS
420 WWUS76 KMFR 101010 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 310 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ORZ021-022-101500- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240310T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coquille, Reedsport, Ophir, Pistol River, North Bend, Nesika Beach, Harbor, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, and Brookings 310 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING FOR THE HEADLANDS AND EXPOSED AREAS ON HIGHWAY 101... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...The headlands, exposed areas on highway 101, including the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach and Pistol River. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and perhaps knock down power lines. Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ CAZ081-102300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1200Z-240311T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Yreka, Klamath River, and Hilt 310 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern and Eastern portions of the Shasta Valley including Interstate 5, Weed, Gazelle and the outskirts of Montague and Grenada. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-102300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adin, Dorris, Chemult, Alturas, Davis Creek, Crescent, Likely, Altamont, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Adel, Fort Rock, Newell, Day, Gilchrist, Lookout, Canby, Olene, Midland, Macdoel, Tulelake, Valley Falls, and Klamath Falls 310 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Klamath Basin and higher terrain in north east Siskiyou County and Klamath, Lake and Modoc Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * 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. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ Smith
262 WWUS76 KMFR 101113 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 413 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ORZ021-022-101500- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240310T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coquille, Reedsport, Ophir, Pistol River, North Bend, Nesika Beach, Harbor, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, and Brookings 413 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING FOR THE HEADLANDS AND EXPOSED AREAS ON HIGHWAY 101... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The headlands, exposed areas on highway 101, including the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach and Pistol River. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and perhaps knock down power lines. Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ ORZ024-025-101800- /O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1200Z-240310T1800Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the cities of Wilderville, Toketee Falls, Merlin, and Grants Pass 413 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The higher terrain in eastern Curry County ,Josephine County and Eastern Douglas County Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT 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... Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ CAZ081-101800- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1200Z-240311T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Yreka, Klamath River, and Hilt 413 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern and Eastern portions of the Shasta Valley including Interstate 5, Weed, Gazelle and the outskirts of Montague and Grenada. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-101800- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Adin, Dorris, Chemult, Alturas, Davis Creek, Crescent, Likely, Altamont, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Adel, Fort Rock, Newell, Day, Gilchrist, Lookout, Canby, Olene, Midland, Macdoel, Tulelake, Valley Falls, and Klamath Falls 413 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Klamath Basin and higher terrain in north east Siskiyou County and Klamath, Lake and Modoc Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * 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. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ Smith
303 WWUS76 KMFR 101444 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 744 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ORZ021-022-101800- /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240310T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of North Bend, Gold Beach, Brookings, Nesika Beach, Reedsport, Coquille, Pistol River, Coos Bay, Harbor, and Ophir 744 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING HEADLANDS AND EXPOSED AREAS ON HIGHWAY 101... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The headlands, exposed areas on highway 101, including the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach and Pistol River. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and perhaps knock down power lines. Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Observations of continuing gusty winds near the coast this morning support extending this hazard product. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ CAZ081-110000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-240311T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt, Yreka, and Klamath River 744 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern and Eastern portions of the Shasta Valley including Interstate 5, Weed, Gazelle and the outskirts of Montague and Grenada. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ ORZ024-025-101800- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-240310T1800Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the cities of Merlin, Grants Pass, Wilderville, and Toketee Falls 744 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Eastern Douglas County Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-110200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Tulelake, Likely, New Pine Creek, Altamont, Canby, Chemult, Fort Rock, Valley Falls, Macdoel, Lookout, Olene, Gilchrist, Lakeview, Adin, Newell, Midland, Alturas, Dorris, Crescent, Day, Klamath Falls, Davis Creek, and Adel 744 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Klamath Basin and higher terrain in north east Siskiyou County and Klamath, Lake and Modoc Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * 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. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ TD
664 WWUS76 KMFR 101751 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1051 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ORZ021-022-101900- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240310T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of North Bend, Gold Beach, Brookings, Nesika Beach, Reedsport, Coquille, Pistol River, Coos Bay, Harbor, and Ophir 1051 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... Observations from along the Oregon coast show that winds have fallen below Warning thresholds. This product will be allowed to expire. $$ ORZ024-025-101900- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-240310T1800Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the cities of Merlin, Grants Pass, Wilderville, and Toketee Falls 1051 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... Observations from the area show that winds have fallen below Advisory thresholds. This product will be allowed to expire. $$ CAZ081-110000- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-240311T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt, Yreka, and Klamath River 1051 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern and Eastern portions of the Shasta Valley including Interstate 5, Weed, Gazelle and the outskirts of Montague and Grenada. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-110300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0015.240310T1800Z-240311T0300Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Tulelake, Likely, New Pine Creek, Altamont, Canby, Chemult, Fort Rock, Valley Falls, Macdoel, Lookout, Olene, Gilchrist, Lakeview, Adin, Newell, Midland, Alturas, Dorris, Crescent, Day, Klamath Falls, Davis Creek, and Adel 1051 AM PDT Sun Mar 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes highways 97, and 140, including the cities of Dorris, MacDoel, and Merrill. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * 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. Secure loose and unsecured objects outside. && $$ TD
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 8, 8:28 PM PST, 5 hours 32 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 8, 8:28 PM PST, 5 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
828 PM PST Fri Mar 8 2024
.DISCUSSION...Satellite imagery is showing some coastal in Curry
County. Some higher clouds are starting to form along the terrain
along and west of the Cascades, but the main feature is a front
offshore that will move inland tonight. This front will be the
first of several that may bring impactful snow to the mountains.
Each system looks a bit stronger than the last. For example, the
one arriving early Saturday being the weakest, the front arriving
Sunday morning bringing some decent snows to Siskiyou County, and
then the Monday evening through Tuesday evening storm to be more
impactful to the Cascades.
In general, the forecast looks reasonable; with several winter,
wind, and marine headlines. The nature of the longer duration
storm early next week may bring some prolonged rainfall to the
coast and coastal basins--thus providing a chance for additional
flooding along the Coquille River at Coquille, and a river flood
watch continues there as well. Please see the previous discussion
below for more details. -Schaaf
&&
.AVIATION...09/00Z TAFs....VFR conditions prevail across the region
and will do so through this evening. Offshore flow will be in place
through this afternoon, and with gusty southeast winds at the
southern end of the Rogue Valley, there could be some pockets of low
level wind shear around 20-30 kt for any southern approaches today.
An incoming front tonight should limit fog development, though
isolated pockets of LIFR are possible in the more sheltered valleys;
which includes the Rogue Valley. This incoming front will bring some
aviation impacts toward the 12z TAF period, with the main impact
being low level wind shear (LLWS) concerns and increasing terrain
obscurations. LLWS will be most prevalent along the coast and west
of the Cascades ahead of this front between 06z-14z Saturday. Expect
gusty south winds in the Shasta Valley and east of the Cascades
ahead of this front, with the main frontal passage expected between
12z-18z (west of Cascades) and 15z-21z (east of Cascades).
Otherwise, MVFR conditions from rain/snow showers are expected with
the snow level hovering around 4500 feet.
/BR-y/Miles
&&
.MARINE...Updated 800 PM Friday, March 08, 2024...South
winds and seas will increase this evening before conditions
deteriorate rapidly later tonight with the arrival of the first in a
series of three strong fronts.
The first front later this evening into early Saturday morning will
result in increasing south winds across the waters bringing a
combination of high, steep to very steep wind waves and increasing
west swell behind it. A Hazardous Seas Warning remains in effect for
this evening into Saturday evening. There's a 30-50% chance for gale
force gusts with this front (on the higher end of that range in the
northern outer waters). Right now it's looking more likely that gale
force winds will be occasional and isolated.
Gales are certain (70-100%) with the next, stronger front Saturday
night into early Sunday. There is also a moderate 20-50% chance that
storm force winds surface at the waters north of Cape Blanco, but
given that this is only for a six hour period Saturday night, we
felt confident enough to upgrade the gale watch to a warning, with
an emphasis that the wind-driven seas will be very hazardous
Saturday night. Seas are forecast to become very high (17-23 feet)
with highest seas in the northern waters from late Saturday night
into Monday morning, with a peak early Sunday morning. Winds also
peak early Sunday morning.
Behind this second front, a long period swell of 14 to 17 feet at 14
or 15 seconds is expected Sunday evening into Monday morning. This
could lead to offshore equipment being damaged and increasingly
hazardous bar crossings.
The third front, Monday night, also has a high chance to bring gales
across all the waters. Winds, and to a lesser extent, seas, are
likely to diminish Tuesday into Wednesday, but a weaker disturbance
is likely to cause high and steep seas to persist.
-Miles/CSP
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 256 PM PST Fri Mar 8 2024/
SHORT TERM...Through Monday morning (3/11)...Calm conditions under
an upper ridge will continue across northern California and southern
Oregon this evening. Overnight lows will be 5 to 10 degrees warmer in
most places as moisture moves into the area ahead of an approaching
warm front. This will help keep the Oregon coast and west side
valleys comfortably above 32 degrees tonight. Elevated west side
terrain, the Cascades, and areas east of the Cascades will remain
near or below freezing temperatures.
Saturday morning's warm front will be the first of three systems
arriving over the weekend and into next week. Widespread
precipitation is expected, with snow levels of 3500 to 4500 feet
during the main precipitation band keeping snowfall to higher
elevations. Rainfall amounts will be highest along the Oregon coast
with southern coastal ranges getting about an inch, while the Oregon
coast will get between a quarter and a half of an inch. Other lower
elevation areas will see lower totals. While widespread impactful
snowfall is not expected, parts of the Siskiyou Mountains and over
the Cascades have a 50-80% chances of seeing 4 or more inches of
snow on Saturday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for
elevations above 4500 feet in western Siskiyou County and the Mount
Shasta area. An additional Winter Weather Advisory is in place for
areas around Crater Lake. These products will cover Saturday from 4
AM to 4 PM.
Periods of gusty southerly winds are also expected with this first
front, especially over elevated terrain and areas east of the
Cascades. The Shasta Valley also tends to see strong winds when
southerly flow gets funneled into the valley. A Wind Advisory is in
place for the Shasta Valley for Friday at 11 PM through Saturday at
10 AM. An additional Wind Advisory is in place for areas of southern
Lake County as well as over the Warner Mountains from Saturday at 7
AM through 7 PM. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph look possible in both areas,
with even stronger winds over elevated terrain east of the Cascades.
A brief lull early Sunday morning will precede a second front
approaching the area during the day. This system will have very
similar but heavier effects to Saturday's front, with 1.5 to 2.5
inches of rainfall forecast along the Oregon coast and moderate to
heavy snowfall at higher elevations. While snow levels will drop
slightly to 3000 to 4000 feet, impactful snowfall will remain
limited to parts of Siskiyou County and possibly over the Cascades.
This front also looks to bring another round of elevated and gusty
southerly winds, especially to the Shasta Valley and high elevation
areas. A High Wind Watch is already in place for areas along the
Oregon Coast from Saturday at 10 PM through Sunday at 7 AM that
marks when the leading edge of the front is expected to arrive.
Additional wind and winter products will be issued tomorrow to cover
the specific impacts from Sunday morning's system. The main band of
precipitation should be past the area by Sunday evening, with post-
frontal showers continuing into Monday morning. -TAD
LONG TERM...Monday morning (3/11) through Friday night
(3/15)...The extended forecast begins with active weather as the
last in the series of fronts passes through the region late Monday
into Tuesday. A transition to high pressure with dry conditions
and unseasonably warm temperatures is anticipated around mid-week
and expected to continue through at least the following weekend.
The third and last front in the series of systems from the short
term will pass through the area late Monday into Tuesday. This front
looks weaker in terms of wind compared to the Sunday system, with
700 mb winds maxing out around 35 to 45 kts. So we don't currently
expect this front to bring any warning level winds to the region,
but borderline advisory criteria is possible, especially along the
higher terrain east of the Cascades. Additionally, we do expect
another round of moderate snowfall with this front with snow levels
hovering around 4000 ft. With the westerly orientation of mid-level
jet (vs southwesterly with the previous fronts), we do expect the
Cascades to receive the bulk of the snow with this system (around 10-
16 inches) and additional winter weather headlines will likely be
needed for Monday night into Tuesday. The main front looks to be
through the region by Tuesday morning, then as the upper trough
pushes through, expect showers to continue through the afternoon and
evening. Showers will linger the longest overnight into Wednesday
morning along the coast, north of the Umpqua Divide and along the
Cascades.
Wednesday will be a transition day as an upper level ridge builds
over the eastern Pacific, bringing an end to showers and closing the
storm door for a while. High pressure amplifies Thursday and into
the weekend, gradually moving over the Pacific Northwest over the
weekend. Temperatures will trend warmer on Thursday with afternoon
highs in the low 60s (low 50s) west (east) of the Cascades. A
thermal trough also develops on Thursday, and this will induce east
to northeasterly flow across the region, aiding in the unseasonably
warm temperatures west of the Cascades through the weekend. Upper
60s to low 70s (maybe even mid 70s?) are anticipated Friday into the
weekend for locations west of the Cascades. Current records for mid-
March are roughly in the upper 70s to low 80s, so this doesn't look
like record challenging temperatures at this time, though afternoon
temperatures will be more typical of May than mid-March. /BR-y
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Wind Advisory until 10 AM PST Saturday for ORZ030-031.
High Wind Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday morning for
ORZ021-022.
Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday for
ORZ027.
CA...Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday for
CAZ080-082-083.
Wind Advisory until 10 AM PST Saturday for CAZ081-085.
PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Hazardous Seas Warning until 7 PM PST
Saturday for PZZ350-356-370-376.
Gale Warning from 7 PM Saturday to 5 PM PST Sunday for PZZ350-
356-370-376.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2:00 AM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Curry, Douglas, Josephine, Klamath, Lake | 41 hr |
| Mar 9, 1:22 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath | 27 hr |
| Mar 9, 2:37 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 23 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.