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Wind Advisory 40, NWS Medford, OR

December 27, 2024Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California; 4 counties in Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Dec 27, 2024, 10:51 AM PST for Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California; 4 counties in Oregon. It took effect at Dec 27, 2024, 4:56 PM PST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2024, 10:51 AM PST (18:51 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2024, 4:56 PM PST
Expired
Dec 28, 2024, 8:00 AM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Curry County, OR, Josephine County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 53 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 2024-12-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2024-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 480 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
657 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
108 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
480 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
603 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

853 
WWUS76 KMFR 271851
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1051 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

CAZ081-085-ORZ024-030-031-281300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.241228T0300Z-241228T2100Z/
Central Siskiyou County-Modoc County-Eastern Curry County and
Josephine County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Valley Falls and Weed
1051 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM PST 
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, Central Siskiyou 
  County, Modoc County, and Eastern Curry County and Josephine 
  County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Guerrero
6 follow-up statements
367 
WWUS76 KMFR 280056
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
456 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-280600-
/O.UPG.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.241228T0300Z-241228T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0012.241228T0300Z-241228T1800Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Valley Falls
456 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST THIS EVENING UNTIL 10 
AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...From 7 PM PST this evening until 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ024-280600-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.241228T0056Z-241228T0600Z/
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
456 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Mostly the higher terrain of Eastern Curry County and 
  Josephine County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-280600-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.241228T0300Z-241228T1600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
456 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST THIS EVENING UNTIL 8 AM 
PST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM PST this evening until 8 AM PST Saturday.

* 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
153 
WWUS76 KMFR 280427
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
827 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-281230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.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 Valley Falls, Paisley, New Pine Creek,
and Adel
827 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 
  25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* 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 windstorms, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-281230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-241228T1600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
827 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* 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 Saturday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

ORZ024-280600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-241228T0600Z/
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
827 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Mostly the higher terrain of Eastern Curry County and 
  Josephine County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-281230-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Pistol River, Harbor, Gold Beach, Port
Orford, Nesika Beach, Bandon, and Ophir
827 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 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 Saturday evening through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

MAS
729 
WWUS76 KMFR 280618
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1018 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

ORZ024-280730-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-241228T0600Z/
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
1018 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds can still gust to 40 mph for the next hour or so, but will 
weaken overnight.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-281600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-241228T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0013.241229T0500Z-241229T1800Z/
Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake
County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Paisley, New Pine Creek,
and Adel
1018 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH 
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 
  25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...From 7 PM PST this evening until 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-281600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-241228T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1500Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
1018 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH 
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* 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 Saturday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

ORZ021-022-281600-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0013.241229T0300Z-241229T1300Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Pistol River, Harbor, Gold Beach, Port
Orford, Nesika Beach, Bandon, and Ophir
1018 PM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH 
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 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 Saturday evening through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

MAS
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
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

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 Dec 27, 4:16 AM PST, 6 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 27, 4:16 AM PST, 6 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
416 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

...Updated AVIATION discussion...

.DISCUSSION...Low pressure north of the area will move onshore in
the next few hours and at the same time weaken. An upper trough
moving into the area will keep light showers going during the
morning, but we should see showers diminish this afternoon as weak
ridging builds into the area. Winds have diminished over the last
few hours, including the Rogue, Shasta Valley, and portions of the
east side. The exception is in easter Klamath and Lake County where
strong winds aloft will remain there into this morning. The net
result was to cancel the wind advisory for the Shasta Valley and
southwest Klamath County. Meanwhile webcams show light to
occasionally moderate snow along the northern part of highway 97. The
winter weather advisory is due to end at 4 am pst, with snow showers
expected to linger into at last the mid morning hours, but
additional snow should be limited to an inch or less, especially
once we get into the daylight hours and road temperatures warm up
some.

As with the other systems, the break in the action will be short
lived with another storm impacting the area this evening into
Saturday. Some evidence suggest the front tonight could get hung up
and stall over southwest Oregon and northern California late tonight
through Saturday resulting in a prolonged period of steady moderate
to occasionally heavy precipitation. There's some evidence the
stalled front will lift north Saturday night, but probably not
enough for precipitation rates to diminish. It won't be until the
upper trough moves in Sunday afternoon pushing the cold front east
of the area during the day Sunday, that we'll see precipitation
rates diminish.

Snow levels will rise this evening and tonight to around 7000 feet
and remain there through Saturday night. This will keep any snow
concerns confined to the Crater and Diamond Lake areas. Even then 24
hour snowfall accumulations are expected to be around 6-8 inches
around Crater lake and 2-4 inches around Diamond Lake.

Moderate to heavy precipitation will continue into Sunday morning,
then diminish Sunday afternoon as the cold front pushes inland as an
upper trough moves overhead. Showers will continue Sunday night with
snow levels lowering with minor road snow accumulation possible down
to highway 140 near Lake of the Woods and Siskiyou Summit. However
precipitation is expected to be light to occasionally moderate which
should keep road snow accumulations in check.

With all the moderate to heavy rain recently and yet to come today
through most of the weekend, this will result in rivers rising. The
Coquille River at Coquille is already at minor flooding and flood
warning remains in effect. The Rogue River at Agness, and Deer Creek
at Roseburg are also expected to reach minor flooding Sunday
evening. We'll keep a watch on these as additional flood products
may be needed in the coming days.

All signs are pointing to a less active weather pattern starting
Monday and possibly lasting into most of next week. Showers will
linger monday, with most along the coast and north of the Umpqua
Divide, followed by dry weather Tuesday and Wednesday. A front could
get close to the area next Thursday, with the best chance of
precipitation over the northwest part of the forecast area.
-Petrucelli

&&

.AVIATION...27/12Z TAFS...Widespread showers continue across
northern California and southern Oregon. Levels are generally
remaining at VFR or MVFR under these showers. Gusty winds continue
along the Oregon coast but have mostly eased over inland areas.
Activity will decrease through the morning before another
disturbance brings more showers this afternoon and into Saturday
morning. Snow levels of 5000 feet or above will limit snow showers
to over area peaks.

Wind shear will also be a factor through the TAF period. Currently,
guidance expected low level wind shear over and west of the
Cascades. These westerly winds are at 50 to 60 kts at 2000 feet.
Wind shear will ease through the morning before returning to the
Oregon coast this evening and building to the east. -TAD

&&

.MARINE...Updated 200 AM PST Friday December 27, 2024...Very steep
and hazardous seas continue in all waters early this morning.
Unsettled sea states will continue through the weekend and beyond,
especially as two more disturbances are forecast to move over the
area. The first is expected late tonight into Saturday morning, then
another late Saturday night into Sunday morning. These disturbances
will bring 30-60% chances of gale winds to area waters, with the
highest chances over coastal waters.

Steep to very steep seas continue into the start of next week.
Seas could fall below advisory levels midweek, with active weather
possibly returning near the end of the week. -TAD

&&

.BEACH HAZARDS...Updated 200 AM PST Friday December 27, 2024...
Swell dominated seas will continue to produce dangerous surf
through the weekend. Surf conditions will be occasionally worsened
by high winds and seas as fronts pass each day through Sunday.
Breaking waves in excess of 30 feet remain possible through the
weekend.

During these events, extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will
inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas, especially at
times of high tide. Infrastructure damage and significant beach
erosion can be expected. Stay away from area beaches during this
period of active weather. -Wright/Petrucelli

&&

.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST this morning for ORZ027-
     028-030.

     High Wind Warning until 10 AM PST this morning for ORZ030-031.

     High Surf Warning until 7 AM PST Sunday for ORZ021-022.

CA...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST this morning for CAZ080-
     082-083.

     High Wind Warning until 10 AM PST this morning for CAZ085.

PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Gale Warning until 7 AM PST Sunday for
     PZZ350-356-370-376.

&&

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 27, 5:19 AM PST, 5 hours 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Medford OR
519 AM PST Fri Dec 27 2024

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

0515 AM     Rain             Gold Beach              42.41N 124.42W
12/27/2024  E1.51 Inch       Curry              OR   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter reports 1.51 inches of
            rainfall in the past 24 hours.

&&

TAD

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 26, 5:14 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningMFRModoc17 hr
Dec 27, 12:57 PM PSTFlood WatchMFRSiskiyou45 hr
Dec 26, 4:23 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningMFRCoos11 days
Dec 27, 12:20 PM PSTRiver Flood WatchMFRCoos, Douglas34 hr
Dec 27, 12:20 PM PSTRiver Flood WatchMFRCurry, Josephine35 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.