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Wind Advisory 29, NWS Medford, OR

November 18, 20245 counties in Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Nov 18, 2024, 12:56 PM PST for 5 counties in Oregon. It took effect at Nov 19, 2024, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 18, 2024, 12:56 PM PST (20:56 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 19, 2024, 1:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 20, 2024, 7:00 AM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 75 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2024-11-18Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2024-11-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 87 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
580 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
125 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

087 
WWUS76 KMFR 182056
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1256 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024

ORZ021-022-191300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0007.241119T2100Z-241120T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0006.241119T1800Z-241120T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Coos Bay, Harbor, Ophir, North Bend,
Nesika Beach, Pistol River, Powers, Coquille, Port Orford,
Bandon, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, and Reedsport
1256 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. 
  Gusts up to 85 mph are possible at capes and headlands.

* WHERE...The Douglas, Coos, and Curry county coasts, including 
  Brookings, Gold Beach, Pistol River, Port Orford, Bandon, North 
  Bend, Winchester Bay, Highway 101, and all capes and headlands.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and 
  damage buildings. Power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects 
  may be lost or damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-191300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0007.241120T0000Z-241120T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0006.241119T2100Z-241120T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Yreka and Weed
1256 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou COunty, including 
  Weed, Grenada, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 
  97.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 1 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or 
  damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-191300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0007.241120T0000Z-241120T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0006.241120T0300Z-241121T0300Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Davis Creek, Lakeview, Adel, New Pine
Creek, Valley Falls, Paisley, Fort Rock, and Bly
1256 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 7 PM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc coutnies and far eastern 
  Klamath County, including Lakeview, Valley Falls, Bly, Paisley, 
  Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Fort Rock, the Warner and Hart 
  mountains, and portions of Higways 395, 31, and 140.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or 
  damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-ORZ029-191300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0006.241120T0300Z-241121T0300Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Klamath Falls, Macdoel, Midland, Olene,
Dorris, Altamont, Tulelake, and Newell
1256 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 7 PM PST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Siskiyou and southwest Klamath counties, 
  including Dorris, Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Bonanza, and portions of 
  Highways 97, 140, 39, and 139.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or 
  damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

ORZ024-191300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0007.241119T2100Z-241120T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0029.241119T2100Z-241120T1500Z/
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Merlin, Wilderville, Cave Junction, and
Grants Pass
1256 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including 
  Agness, Obrien, Grants Pass, and Cave Junction.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ORZ023-025-026-191300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0029.241119T2100Z-241120T1500Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson
County-
Including the cities of Ashland, Canyonville, Applegate, Shady
Cove, Winchester, Steamboat, Green, Rogue River, Butte Falls,
Sutherlin, Glendale, Elkton, Myrtle Creek, Umpqua, Gold Hill,
Toketee Falls, Drain, Jacksonville, Roseburg, and Medford
1256 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Douglas and Jackson counties, including Ashland, Shady 
  Cove, Medford, Canyonville, Roseburg, Sutherlin, and all area 
  roads including Interstate 5 and Highways 199, 140, 138, 62, and 
  42.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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 outdoor objects.

&&

$$

BPN
5 follow-up statements
102 
WWUS76 KMFR 191126
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
326 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

ORZ021-022-200000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.241119T1800Z-241120T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Myrtle Point, Harbor, Powers, Nesika
Beach, Coos Bay, Coquille, Pistol River, Port Orford, Bandon,
Gold Beach, Ophir, North Bend, and Reedsport
326 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 
AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. 
  Gusts up to 85 mph are possible at capes and headlands.

* WHERE...The Douglas, Coos, and Curry county coasts, including 
  Brookings, Gold Beach, Pistol River, Port Orford, Bandon, North 
  Bend, Winchester Bay, Highway 101, and all capes and headlands.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and 
  damage buildings. Power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects 
  may be lost or damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-200000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.241119T2100Z-241120T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
326 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 
PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou COunty, including 
  Weed, Grenada, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 
  97.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or 
  damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-200000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.241120T0300Z-241121T0300Z/
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 Lakeview, Paisley, Newell, Dorris,
Altamont, Midland, Olene, Adel, Klamath Falls, Fort Rock,
Tulelake, Macdoel, New Pine Creek, Davis Creek, Bly, and Valley
Falls
326 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc counties and far eastern 
  Klamath County, including Lakeview, Valley Falls, Bly, Paisley, 
  Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Fort Rock, the Warner and Hart 
  mountains, and portions of Highways 395, 31, and 140. Northeast 
  Siskiyou and southwest Klamath counties, including Dorris, 
  Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Bonanza, and portions of Highways 97, 140, 
  39, and 139.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-200000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0029.241119T2100Z-241120T1500Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Elkton, Wilderville, Sutherlin, Roseburg,
Merlin, Shady Cove, Rogue River, Cave Junction, Steamboat,
Canyonville, Toketee Falls, Green, Umpqua, Applegate, Myrtle
Creek, Grants Pass, Butte Falls, Drain, Ashland, Jacksonville,
Glendale, Winchester, Medford, and Gold Hill
326 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM 
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Douglas and Jackson counties, including Ashland, Shady 
  Cove, Medford, Canyonville, Roseburg, Sutherlin, and all area 
  roads including Interstate 5 and Highways 199, 140, 138, 62, and 
  42. Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including Agness, 
  Obrien, Grants Pass, and Cave Junction.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Petrucelli
608 
WWUS76 KMFR 200001
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
401 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

CAZ081-200815-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241120T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
401 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou COunty, including 
  Weed, Grenada, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 
  97.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or 
  damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-200815-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241120T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Nesika Beach, Pistol River, Powers, Gold
Beach, North Bend, Coquille, Coos Bay, Ophir, Reedsport, Port
Orford, Myrtle Point, Harbor, and Bandon
401 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. 
  Gusts up to 85 mph are possible at capes and headlands.

* WHERE...The Douglas, Coos, and Curry county coasts, including 
  Brookings, Gold Beach, Pistol River, Port Orford, Bandon, North 
  Bend, Winchester Bay, Highway 101, and all capes and headlands.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and 
  damage buildings. Power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects 
  may be lost or damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-200815-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.241120T0300Z-241121T0300Z/
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 Lakeview, Dorris, New Pine Creek,
Paisley, Altamont, Newell, Valley Falls, Bly, Midland, Olene,
Adel, Fort Rock, Klamath Falls, Macdoel, Davis Creek, and
Tulelake
401 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc counties and far eastern 
  Klamath County, including Lakeview, Valley Falls, Bly, Paisley, 
  Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Fort Rock, the Warner and Hart 
  mountains, and portions of Highways 395, 31, and 140. Northeast 
  Siskiyou and southwest Klamath counties, including Dorris, 
  Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Bonanza, and portions of Highways 97, 140, 
  39, and 139.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Wednesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-200815-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-241120T1500Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Green, Glendale, Grants Pass, Cave
Junction, Steamboat, Umpqua, Medford, Rogue River, Jacksonville,
Shady Cove, Gold Hill, Toketee Falls, Applegate, Winchester,
Elkton, Canyonville, Sutherlin, Roseburg, Drain, Ashland, Merlin,
Wilderville, Myrtle Creek, and Butte Falls
401 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas and Jackson counties, including Ashland, Shady 
  Cove, Medford, Canyonville, Roseburg, Sutherlin, and all area 
  roads including Interstate 5 and Highways 199, 140, 138, 62, and 
  42. Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including Agness, 
  Obrien, Grants Pass, and Cave Junction.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins.

&&

$$

Smith
005 
WWUS76 KMFR 200722
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1122 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

CAZ081-201200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241120T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
1122 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou COunty, including 
  Weed, Grenada, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 
  97.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or 
  damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-201200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241121T0300Z/
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 Newell, Davis Creek, Dorris, Valley
Falls, Macdoel, Fort Rock, Bly, Paisley, Olene, Altamont, Klamath
Falls, Adel, Lakeview, Tulelake, New Pine Creek, and Midland
1122 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc counties and far eastern 
  Klamath County, including Lakeview, Valley Falls, Bly, Paisley, 
  Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Fort Rock, the Warner and Hart 
  mountains, and portions of Highways 395, 31, and 140. Northeast 
  Siskiyou and southwest Klamath counties, including Dorris, 
  Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Bonanza, and portions of Highways 97, 140, 
  39, and 139.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Wednesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-201200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241120T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, Coos Bay,
Powers, Pistol River, Reedsport, Coquille, Harbor, Nesika Beach,
Port Orford, North Bend, Bandon, and Ophir
1122 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. 
  Gusts up to 85 mph are possible at capes and headlands.

* WHERE...The Douglas, Coos, and Curry county coasts, including 
  Brookings, Gold Beach, Pistol River, Port Orford, Bandon, North 
  Bend, Winchester Bay, Highway 101, and all capes and headlands.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and 
  damage buildings. Power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects 
  may be lost or damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-201200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-241120T1500Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Myrtle Creek, Ashland, Roseburg,
Applegate, Toketee Falls, Drain, Umpqua, Elkton, Glendale,
Merlin, Medford, Cave Junction, Winchester, Green, Jacksonville,
Rogue River, Canyonville, Shady Cove, Grants Pass, Gold Hill,
Sutherlin, Butte Falls, Wilderville, and Steamboat
1122 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas and Jackson counties, including Ashland, Shady 
  Cove, Medford, Canyonville, Roseburg, Sutherlin, and all area 
  roads including Interstate 5 and Highways 199, 140, 138, 62, and 
  42. Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including Agness, 
  Obrien, Grants Pass, and Cave Junction.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Petrucelli
625 
WWUS76 KMFR 201155
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
355 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

ORZ021-022-201300-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241120T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, Coos Bay,
Powers, Pistol River, Reedsport, Coquille, Harbor, Nesika Beach,
Port Orford, North Bend, Bandon, and Ophir
355 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds will gradually diminish this morning and remain below warning 
criteria.

$$

CAZ081-201500-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241120T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
355 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou COunty, including 
  Weed, Grenada, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 
  97.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or 
  damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-201500-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241121T0300Z/
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 Newell, Davis Creek, Dorris, Valley
Falls, Macdoel, Fort Rock, Bly, Paisley, Olene, Altamont, Klamath
Falls, Adel, Lakeview, Tulelake, New Pine Creek, and Midland
355 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc counties and far eastern 
  Klamath County, including Lakeview, Valley Falls, Bly, Paisley, 
  Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Fort Rock, the Warner and Hart 
  mountains, and portions of Highways 395, 31, and 140. Northeast 
  Siskiyou and southwest Klamath counties, including Dorris, 
  Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Bonanza, and portions of Highways 97, 140, 
  39, and 139.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-201500-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-241120T1500Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Myrtle Creek, Ashland, Roseburg,
Applegate, Toketee Falls, Drain, Umpqua, Elkton, Glendale,
Merlin, Medford, Cave Junction, Winchester, Green, Jacksonville,
Rogue River, Canyonville, Shady Cove, Grants Pass, Gold Hill,
Sutherlin, Butte Falls, Wilderville, and Steamboat
355 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas and Jackson counties, including Ashland, Shady 
  Cove, Medford, Canyonville, Roseburg, Sutherlin, and all area 
  roads including Interstate 5 and Highways 199, 140, 138, 62, and 
  42. Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including Agness, 
  Obrien, Grants Pass, and Cave Junction.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Petrucelli
858 
WWUS76 KMFR 201456
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
656 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

ORZ023>026-201600-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-241120T1500Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Myrtle Creek, Ashland, Roseburg,
Applegate, Toketee Falls, Drain, Umpqua, Elkton, Glendale,
Merlin, Medford, Cave Junction, Winchester, Green, Jacksonville,
Rogue River, Canyonville, Shady Cove, Grants Pass, Gold Hill,
Sutherlin, Butte Falls, Wilderville, and Steamboat
656 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

Breezy winds are expected this morning, but they will remain below 
advisory criteria.

$$

CAZ081-202100-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241120T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
656 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou COunty, including 
  Weed, Grenada, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 
  97.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or 
  damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-202300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241121T0300Z/
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 Newell, Davis Creek, Dorris, Valley
Falls, Macdoel, Fort Rock, Bly, Paisley, Olene, Altamont, Klamath
Falls, Adel, Lakeview, Tulelake, New Pine Creek, and Midland
656 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc counties and far eastern 
  Klamath County, including Lakeview, Valley Falls, Bly, Paisley, 
  Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Fort Rock, the Warner and Hart 
  mountains, and portions of Highways 395, 31, and 140. Northeast 
  Siskiyou and southwest Klamath counties, including Dorris, 
  Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Bonanza, and portions of Highways 97, 140, 
  39, and 139.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

Petrucelli

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Nov 18, 8:55 AM PST, 4 hours 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 18, 8:55 AM PST, 4 hours 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
855 AM PST Mon Nov 18 2024

.DISCUSSION...An upper trough over the area is bring a moist,
cold unstable airmass with numerous showers from the Cascades west
and scattered showers east of the Cascades. Snow levels have
lowered down to near 2000 feet but locally have had some occur
down to near 1500 ft. Snow levels are forecast to rise slightly
to 2500 feet to 3000 ft this afternoon. Snow at the lower
elevations has been mainly light and with warmer road temperatures
expect any snow that falls to melt. Over the mountains and higher
passes, moderate to heavy snow is expected in showers today,
especially over the Southern Oregon Cascades, Siskiyous and
mountains of western Siskiyou County. A winter storm warning
remains in effect through this evening for snow impacts across the
mountains. Additionally, with the cold and unstable air mass,
there is a continued risk for isolated thunderstorms over the
coastal waters, and inland along the coast, coastal mountains and
into some inland areas west of the Cascades today a.

Shower activity will decrease in coverage and intensity this
evening into tonight over the mountains and east side. However,
models show another band of precipitation spreading inland from
the coast bringing light to moderate showers into the area tonight
and Tuesday morning.

Then a moist and powerful front arrives Tuesday afternoon through
Wednesday. This is an unusually strong and moist storm and there
is high confidence for very high wind impacts along the coast and
coastal waters (hurricane force wind gusts) and moderate to
strong winds affecting inland areas as well. Additionally, heavy
rain is forecast, especially along coastal areas, and heavy snow
is likely in to the mountains and Mount Shasta City area. Heavy
rain will bring a potential for flooding (especially west of the
Cascades for small streams and some mainstem rivers). Heavy snow
and high winds over the mountains will bring potential for trees
down and dangerous travel conditions. Additionally, the potential
of heavy, wet snow in the Mount Shasta City area, including
portions of Interstate 5, may create added high impacts for the
communities in that area with a potential power outages, tree
damage and significant travel impacts. High wind watches and
Winter storm watches are in effect for the areas that will see the
highest impacts. We will be looking to update these today and
potentially adding advisories to other areas that will see
moderate snow and/or strong winds.

&&

.AVIATION...18/12Z TAFS...Ongoing showers are bringing a mix of
low end VFR and MVFR ceilings, lowest in showers, along with
widespread terrain obscurations. Not much change in these
conditions are expected through the afternoon as showers continue
through then. Freezing levels will hover around 2500 ft today.
Shower activity will diminish east of the Cascades this evening,
but continue along and west of the Cascades. Winds will turn
southerly late this evening and overnight Monday in advance of a
strong front expected late day Tuesday. Expect increasing low
level wind shear concerns just beyond the current TAF period.
/BR-y

&&

.MARINE...Updated 200 AM PST Monday, November 18, 2024...Steep to
very steep and hazardous seas will persist through this afternoon
with another heavy west swell in place. Seas will peak in the 15-20
foot range with dominant wave period of 13 seconds. Gusty west to
northwest winds will continue with scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms into this afternoon. Conditions will briefly improve
this evening and overnight as swell subsides, but seas will remain
high and steep.

This improvement will be short-lived with conditions expected to
rapidly deteriorate by Tuesday afternoon. A surface low pressure in
the NE Pacific will deepen rapidly as it heads NE just outside 130W.
This system will "bomb out" (a pressure drop of 24 mb or more in 24
hours) with a large portion of members indicating the pressure
dropping below 950 mb as it reaches 46N and 132W by Tuesday evening.
This will send a very strong cold front and associated atmospheric
river toward the coast, impacting the marine waters. These solutions
have been consistent over the last couple of days, leading to high
confidence in dangerous conditions. There is high confidence in high
end storm force winds (45-60 kt with gusts of 65 to 70 kt) and very
dangerous mountainous seas of 30 to 35 feet. There is increasing
confidence for the potential of hurricane force wind gusts (70 to 80
percent chance). The Storm Watch has been upgraded to a warning for
all areas , and given the consistency and agreement in the model
data regarding Hurricane Force winds/gusts, there could be further
updates to the warning headlines in the future.

Mariners should expect dangerous wind and sea conditions to persist
through at least mid week with hazardous conditions possible through
Friday. Keep checking back here for updates. BPN/BR-y

&&

.BEACH HAZARDS...Updated 245 AM PST Monday, November 18, 2024...
Large, west swell will maintain breaking waves of 20 to 23 feet and
dangerous conditions to coastal areas/beaches through this
afternoon. Seas will lower slightly tonight but a strong frontal
system will move through Tuesday into Wednesday bringing building
seas with high surf conditions likely again. Models support advisory
conditions at a minimum, but with storm force south winds expected,
this could result in warning level conditions, especially at south-
facing beaches and ports. Please exercise extreme caution if you are
planning to head to the beaches or even just take a trip to the
coast through midweek. Be aware that conditions will be very
hazardous with dangerous surf conditions much of the time and
beaches should be avoided.

&&

.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Winter Storm Warning until 10 PM PST this evening for ORZ025-027-
     028-030.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     evening for ORZ027-028.

     High Wind Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning
     for ORZ021-022-024-030-031.

     High Surf Advisory until 4 PM PST this afternoon for ORZ021-022.

CA...Winter Storm Warning until 10 PM PST this evening for CAZ080-083-
     085.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     evening for CAZ080-082-083.

     High Wind Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning
     for CAZ081-085.

PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...High Surf Advisory until 4 PM PST this
     afternoon for PZZ350-356.

     Hazardous Seas Warning until 4 PM PST this afternoon for PZZ350-
     356-370-376.

     Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST
     Tuesday for PZZ350-356-370-376.

     Storm Warning from 10 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday for
     PZZ350-356-370-376.

&&

CC

In the hours before

Local storm report, Nov 18, 7:59 AM PST, 4 hours 57 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Medford OR
759 AM PST Mon Nov 18 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0758 AM     Rain             1 NNW Phoenix           42.28N 122.82W
11/18/2024  M0.39 Inch       Jackson            OR   Trained Spotter

            From midnight to midnight, this spotter
            received 0.39 inches.

&&

AH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 17, 10:15 PM PSTStorm WarningMFR16 hr
Nov 18, 12:56 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Lake4 days
Nov 18, 1:56 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningMFRDouglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake56 hr
Nov 18, 1:56 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMFRDouglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake50 hr
Nov 18, 2:01 PM PSTHurricane Force Wind WarningMFR38 hr
Nov 18, 2:01 PM PSTHigh Surf WarningMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas50 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.