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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Nov 3, 2025, 12:38 PM PST for 7 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Nov 4, 2025, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 24 hr. 10 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 3, 2025, 12:38 PM PST (20:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 4, 2025, 4:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Nov 5, 2025, 4:00 PM PST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM PST | RAIN 1.56 | Port Orford, OR | 24 hour amount. Station Elevation: 300 ft. |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM PST | RAIN 2.51 | Gold Beach, OR | 24 hour amount. Station Elevation: 49 ft. |
| Nov 5, 6:20 AM PST | RAIN 2.08 | 2 Ssw Obrien, OR | Amount since 7 AM Tuesday. 1.39 inches so far today. Station Elevation: 1526 ft. |
| Nov 5, 7:23 AM PST | RAIN 0.39 | 5 N Keno, OR | Total ending at 7 am PST. |
| Nov 5, 7:39 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 3 Ese Lake City, CA | Mesonet station SSYC1 Surprise Valley. |
| Nov 5, 9:10 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 1 Nw Cedarville, CA | Mesonet station PC634 Cedarville West. |
| Nov 5, 9:20 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 35 | Silver Lake, OR | Estimated 30-35 mph sustained winds. |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM PST | RAIN 1 | 1 Sse Ashland, OR | Valid at noon PST. |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM PST | RAIN 1.03 | Port Orford, OR | Midnight to noon. |
| Nov 5, 12:54 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 34 | 1 Sse Ashland, OR |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Salem/Mcnary, OR (KSLE), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 273 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
- 1729 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 149 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 251 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
473 WWUS76 KMFR 032038 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1238 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ORZ021-022-041200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0009.251103T2100Z-251104T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the following locations...Gold Beach, Port Orford, Pistol River, Bandon, Ophir, Nesika Beach, and Harbor 1238 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR CAPES, HEADLANDS, AND EXPOSED AREAS... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Today, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected along capes, headlands, and exposed areas. Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Capes, Headlands, and exposed areas of Coos and Curry counties, including Cape Blanco, Cape Arago, Humbug Mountain, Bandon Head, Pistol River, and exposed portions of Highway 101. Area expands Tuesday night into Wednesday to all coastal areas of Curry County and southern Coos County. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ081-041200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1200Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Weed 1238 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Montague, and the Interstate 5 corridor. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-041200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0600Z-251106T0000Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Paisley, Valley Falls, Canby, Beatty, Sprague River, Crescent, Likely, Lakeview, Davis Creek, New Pine Creek, Adel, Adin, Chemult, Lookout, Gilchrist, Alturas, Fort Rock, Bly, and Day 1238 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Lake, Modoc, and eastern Klamath counties, especially over high terrain and along highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, and including portions of highways 140, 97, and 395. * WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ023>026-041200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the following locations...Glendale, Elkton, Applegate, Drain, Wilderville, Shady Cove, Medford, Grants Pass, Winchester, Merlin, Steamboat, Butte Falls, Green, Ashland, Toketee Falls, Umpqua, Cave Junction, Jacksonville, Canyonville, Sutherlin, Roseburg, Rogue River, Myrtle Creek, and Gold Hill 1238 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All areas west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties, especially all higher terrain and wind aligned valleys such as the Rogue Valley from Ashland to Medford. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-041200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.251105T0600Z-251105T1800Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the following locations...Newell, Klamath Falls, Olene, Tulelake, Macdoel, Altamont, Midland, and Dorris 1238 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes Klamath Falls and Tulelake. * WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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. && $$ BPN
7 follow-up statements
961 WWUS76 KMFR 040534 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 934 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ORZ021-022-041800- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251104T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the following locations...Pistol River, Nesika Beach, Ophir, Gold Beach, Bandon, Port Orford, and Harbor 934 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Today, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected along capes, headlands, and exposed areas. Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Capes, Headlands, and exposed areas of Coos and Curry counties, including Cape Blanco, Cape Arago, Humbug Mountain, Bandon Head, Pistol River, and exposed portions of Highway 101. Area expands Tuesday night into Wednesday to all coastal areas of Curry County and southern Coos County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ081-041800- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1200Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Weed 934 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Montague, and the Interstate 5 corridor. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-041800- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0600Z-251106T0000Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Canby, Likely, Chemult, Adin, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Lookout, Paisley, Adel, Fort Rock, Beatty, Bly, Valley Falls, Alturas, Day, New Pine Creek, Davis Creek, Lakeview, and Crescent 934 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Lake, Modoc, and eastern Klamath counties, especially over high terrain and along highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, and including portions of highways 140, 97, and 395. * WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ023>026-041800- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the following locations...Green, Drain, Cave Junction, Steamboat, Umpqua, Ashland, Merlin, Toketee Falls, Glendale, Elkton, Wilderville, Sutherlin, Shady Cove, Roseburg, Winchester, Canyonville, Myrtle Creek, Rogue River, Gold Hill, Applegate, Jacksonville, Butte Falls, Medford, and Grants Pass 934 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All areas west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties, especially all higher terrain and wind aligned valleys such as the Rogue Valley from Ashland to Medford. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-041800- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.251105T0600Z-251105T1800Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the following locations...Altamont, Dorris, Klamath Falls, Olene, Midland, Macdoel, Newell, and Tulelake 934 PM PST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes Klamath Falls and Tulelake. * WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Petrucelli
342 WWUS76 KMFR 041402 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 602 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 CAZ081-050215- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1200Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Weed 602 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Montague, and the Interstate 5 corridor. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ021-022-050215- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the following locations...Harbor, Nesika Beach, Ophir, Port Orford, Bandon, Gold Beach, and Pistol River 602 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Today, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected along capes, headlands, and exposed areas. Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, south winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Capes, Headlands, and exposed areas of Coos and Curry counties, including Cape Blanco, Cape Arago, Humbug Mountain, Bandon Head, Pistol River, and exposed portions of Highway 101. Area expands Tuesday night into Wednesday to all coastal areas of Curry County and southern Coos County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-050215- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0600Z-251106T0000Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Sprague River, Adin, Valley Falls, Likely, Beatty, Paisley, Adel, Chemult, Fort Rock, Crescent, Day, New Pine Creek, Canby, Lookout, Bly, Gilchrist, Lakeview, Alturas, and Davis Creek 602 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Lake, Modoc, and eastern Klamath counties, especially over high terrain and along highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, and including portions of highways 140, 97, and 395. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ023>026-050215- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the following locations...Applegate, Grants Pass, Steamboat, Ashland, Gold Hill, Myrtle Creek, Glendale, Butte Falls, Roseburg, Cave Junction, Green, Rogue River, Merlin, Jacksonville, Winchester, Canyonville, Elkton, Toketee Falls, Drain, Wilderville, Sutherlin, Umpqua, Shady Cove, and Medford 602 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All areas west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties, especially all higher terrain and wind aligned valleys such as the Rogue Valley from Ashland to Medford. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-050215- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.251105T0600Z-251105T1800Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the following locations...Altamont, Newell, Midland, Olene, Macdoel, Tulelake, Klamath Falls, and Dorris 602 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes Klamath Falls and Tulelake. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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. && $$ DW
993 WWUS76 KMFR 041838 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1038 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 CAZ084-ORZ029-051200- /O.UPG.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.251105T0600Z-251105T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0600Z-251105T1800Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the following locations...Midland, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Dorris, Newell, Tulelake, Olene, and Macdoel 1038 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes Klamath Falls and Tulelake. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ027-028-051200- /O.EXB.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0900Z-251105T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Crescent Lake, Siskiyou Summit, Crater Lake, Howard Prairie, Diamond Lake, and Union Creek 1038 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. The highest winds are expected over the peaks and ridges, but strong winds are possible even down into the valleys. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Tree damage is likely. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ081-051200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1200Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Weed 1038 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Montague, and the Interstate 5 corridor. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ021-022-051200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the following locations...Ophir, Pistol River, Nesika Beach, Port Orford, Harbor, Bandon, and Gold Beach 1038 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of the coastline of Coos and Curry counties, especially Capes, Headlands, and exposed areas. This includes Cape Blanco, Cape Arago, Humbug Mountain, Bandon Head, Pistol River, and exposed portions of Highway 101. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-051200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0600Z-251106T0000Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Likely, Canby, Bly, Paisley, Alturas, Chemult, Lakeview, Adin, Valley Falls, Fort Rock, Day, Davis Creek, Gilchrist, Sprague River, New Pine Creek, Adel, Crescent, Beatty, and Lookout 1038 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Lake, Modoc, and eastern Klamath counties, especially over high terrain and along highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, and including portions of highways 140, 97, and 395. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ023>026-051200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the following locations...Butte Falls, Winchester, Sutherlin, Cave Junction, Jacksonville, Shady Cove, Grants Pass, Glendale, Myrtle Creek, Umpqua, Wilderville, Canyonville, Steamboat, Medford, Drain, Merlin, Toketee Falls, Rogue River, Applegate, Roseburg, Green, Gold Hill, Elkton, and Ashland 1038 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All areas west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties, especially all higher terrain and wind aligned valleys such as the Rogue Valley from Ashland to Medford. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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. && $$ BPN
567 WWUS76 KMFR 041845 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1045 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 CAZ081-051200- /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Weed 1045 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Montague, and the Interstate 5 corridor. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ021-022-051200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the following locations...Ophir, Pistol River, Nesika Beach, Port Orford, Harbor, Bandon, and Gold Beach 1045 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of the coastline of Coos and Curry counties, especially Capes, Headlands, and exposed areas. This includes Cape Blanco, Cape Arago, Humbug Mountain, Bandon Head, Pistol River, and exposed portions of Highway 101. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-051200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0600Z-251105T1800Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the following locations...Midland, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Dorris, Newell, Tulelake, Olene, and Macdoel 1045 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes Klamath Falls and Tulelake. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-051200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0600Z-251106T0000Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Likely, Canby, Bly, Paisley, Alturas, Chemult, Lakeview, Adin, Valley Falls, Fort Rock, Day, Davis Creek, Gilchrist, Sprague River, New Pine Creek, Adel, Crescent, Beatty, and Lookout 1045 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Lake, Modoc, and eastern Klamath counties, especially over high terrain and along highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, and including portions of highways 140, 97, and 395. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ027-028-051200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.251105T0900Z-251105T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Crescent Lake, Siskiyou Summit, Crater Lake, Howard Prairie, Diamond Lake, and Union Creek 1045 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. The highest winds are expected over the peaks and ridges, but strong winds are possible even down into the valleys. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Tree damage is likely. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ023>026-051200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.251105T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the following locations...Butte Falls, Winchester, Sutherlin, Cave Junction, Jacksonville, Shady Cove, Grants Pass, Glendale, Myrtle Creek, Umpqua, Wilderville, Canyonville, Steamboat, Medford, Drain, Merlin, Toketee Falls, Rogue River, Applegate, Roseburg, Green, Gold Hill, Elkton, and Ashland 1045 AM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All areas west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties, especially all higher terrain and wind aligned valleys such as the Rogue Valley from Ashland to Medford. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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. && $$ BPN
362 WWUS76 KMFR 051146 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 346 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 CAZ081-051500- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Weed 346 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Montague, and the Interstate 5 corridor. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-051800- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251105T1800Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the following locations...Olene, Macdoel, Newell, Midland, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Dorris, and Tulelake 346 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes Klamath Falls and Tulelake. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-060000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251106T0000Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Day, Crescent, Gilchrist, Bly, New Pine Creek, Alturas, Davis Creek, Beatty, Adin, Lakeview, Sprague River, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, Likely, Lookout, Fort Rock, Canby, and Chemult 346 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Lake, Modoc, and eastern Klamath counties, especially over high terrain and along highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, and including portions of highways 140, 97, and 395. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ021-022-051500- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the following locations...Ophir, Port Orford, Harbor, Gold Beach, Nesika Beach, Bandon, and Pistol River 346 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of the coastline of Coos and Curry counties, especially Capes, Headlands, and exposed areas. This includes Cape Blanco, Cape Arago, Humbug Mountain, Bandon Head, Pistol River, and exposed portions of Highway 101. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ027-028-051500- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Diamond Lake, Siskiyou Summit, Crescent Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Crater Lake 346 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. The highest winds are expected over the peaks and ridges, but strong winds are possible even down into the valleys. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Tree damage is likely. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ ORZ023>026-051500- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the following locations...Umpqua, Sutherlin, Ashland, Medford, Cave Junction, Rogue River, Winchester, Myrtle Creek, Drain, Toketee Falls, Glendale, Jacksonville, Wilderville, Gold Hill, Merlin, Green, Elkton, Steamboat, Butte Falls, Grants Pass, Shady Cove, Roseburg, Canyonville, and Applegate 346 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All areas west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties, especially all higher terrain and wind aligned valleys such as the Rogue Valley from Ashland to Medford. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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. && $$ DW
195 WWUS76 KMFR 051507 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 707 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 CAZ081-ORZ021-022-027-028-051615- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Siskiyou County-South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Weed, Harbor, Howard Prairie, Gold Beach, Nesika Beach, Union Creek, Crater Lake, Ophir, Siskiyou Summit, Diamond Lake, Port Orford, Bandon, Pistol River, and Crescent Lake 707 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ ORZ023>026-051615- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251105T1500Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the following locations...Winchester, Ashland, Canyonville, Steamboat, Roseburg, Toketee Falls, Grants Pass, Applegate, Cave Junction, Wilderville, Gold Hill, Myrtle Creek, Green, Merlin, Glendale, Umpqua, Elkton, Rogue River, Sutherlin, Jacksonville, Shady Cove, Butte Falls, Medford, and Drain 707 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-051800- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251105T1800Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the following locations...Olene, Newell, Midland, Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Dorris, Tulelake, and Altamont 707 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes Klamath Falls and Tulelake. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-052315- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251106T0000Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Lakeview, Adin, Adel, Lookout, Davis Creek, Beatty, Crescent, Valley Falls, Likely, Bly, New Pine Creek, Gilchrist, Canby, Chemult, Alturas, Day, Sprague River, Paisley, and Fort Rock 707 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Lake, Modoc, and eastern Klamath counties, especially over high terrain and along highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, and including portions of highways 140, 97, and 395. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ BPN
761 WWUS76 KMFR 051826 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1026 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 CAZ084-ORZ029-051930- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251105T1800Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the following locations...Olene, Newell, Midland, Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Dorris, Tulelake, and Altamont 1026 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-060000- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251106T0000Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Lakeview, Adin, Adel, Lookout, Davis Creek, Beatty, Crescent, Valley Falls, Likely, Bly, New Pine Creek, Gilchrist, Canby, Chemult, Alturas, Day, Sprague River, Paisley, and Fort Rock 1026 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Lake, Modoc, and eastern Klamath counties, especially over high terrain and along highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake, and including portions of highways 140, 97, and 395. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage trees and property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ BPN
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 Nov 3, 9:59 AM PST, 2 hours 39 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 3, 9:59 AM PST, 2 hours 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
959 AM PST Mon Nov 3 2025
.DISCUSSION...Updated aviation discussion.
&&
.AVIATION...03/18Z TAFs...Low pressure will bring lowering clouds
and rain to the coast this afternoon. The rain and lowering ceilings
will spread inland this afternoon and evening. Expect areas of MVFR
with higher terrain obscuration and also increasing southerly winds.
The gusty south to southwest winds will be the most widespread
impact, which includes areas of low level wind shear across southern
Oregon and northern California through this evening, but lingering
over Lake and Modoc counties into early Tuesday morning. Both wind
speeds and areal coverage of low level wind shear will reach a peak
this evening. Later tonight into Tuesday morning, things should dry
out for most and post-frontal showers will continue along the coast
with lowering ceilings to a mix of IFR/MVFR. Breaks that develop
behind the front could lead to some fog/low stratus development in
the west side valleys around sunrise. A warm front will lift north
across the area Tuesday with light rain. Stronger south winds will
develop again during Tuesday afternoon, especially along the coast,
in the Shasta Valley and over the East side. A period of strong S-SE
winds is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, affecting
North Bend, Medford and Klamath Falls and to a lesser extent,
Roseburg. Wind gusts of 35-40kt will be possible and wind shear will
again be likely leading up to the strong winds. -Spilde
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 637 AM PST Mon Nov 3 2025/
DISCUSSION...A series of frontal systems are expected to produce
wet and windy weather today through Friday. These will be warm
systems with snow levels remaining above the major passes, in a
range from 6000 to 8000 FT MSL. The heaviest rain is expected
Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday afternoon, and Thursday afternoon
through Friday morning ...especially for Curry, Josephine, and
Siskiyou counties. Also, totals in Coos County will not be far
behind.
The term 'atmospheric river' applies well to both the Tuesday/Wednesday
and Thursday/Friday systems. There remains a healthy amount of
uncertainty in rain amounts, but weekly amounts of 3 to 7 inches
seem reasonable for areas from the Coast to Interstate 5.
Of note, the downslope influence of southerly wind episodes will
have the typical effect of diminishing totals for the Shasta
Valley, Rogue Valley, and (to a lesser extent) the Umpqua Valley.
1 to 3 inches of rain is expected east of Interstate 5, with the
lesser end of the range for valley areas of Lake and Modoc
counties.
For today, wind speeds will be more notable than rainfall amounts.
A High Wind Warning remains in effect for this afternoon and
evening for the Coastal Headlands and exposed terrain with gusts
up to 60 mph expected. Generally, winds will increase today into
this evening, then diminish overnight into Tuesday morning. Rain
will be light to moderate with highest amounts at the coast with
the frontal passage this afternoon and evening, tapering off after
midnight.
The most impactful system in the forecast is set to arrive late
Tuesday into Wednesday, with a intense front and a substantial
moisture plume bringing strong winds and heavy precipitation to
southern Oregon and far northern California. The surface low on
Monday has altered the pattern sightly with some of the downstream
systems, with some minor changes in timing and intensity, but
only slightly. With surface pressure gradients ranging roughly
between -6 and -8 mb across the area, and with 700mb winds of 50
to 70 kts, it still looks likely that wind headlines will be
necessary, especially along the coast, in the Shasta Valley, and
across the East Side. The negative tilt in the upper level trough
also suggests that that stronger winds could impact portions of
the West Side as well, including the I-5 corridor from Ashland to
Medford, and in some of the other roughly south/north oriented
valleys.
Meanwhile, moisture transport values for this front, as measured
by IVT, a function of wind and humidity, are expected to reach
values of 1000 to 1250 (a typical front would average about 500).
This would be considered a strong atmospheric river, or a rather
classic "Pineapple Express," as the moisture plume originates
from the tropics near Hawai'i. A substantial amount of rain is
possible for much of the area, especially along the coast and in
Siskiyou County. However, the front is a fast mover, and some
locations, such as the Rogue Valley near Medford and much of the
East Side, will see lesser amounts due to significant downsloping
winds off the Siskiyous and Cascades. While widespread flooding is
not expected at this time, we will likely see nuisance type
flooding with ponding on roadways and blocked drains due to
recently fallen leaves. Additionally, King Tides are expected Nov
5-7 (Wednesday through Friday) which could bring additional
impacts to the coast as this system enters the region, especially
with heavy rains putting additional water into area rivers and
estuaries.
Another robust front arrives Thursday, and although it looks
slightly weaker than the previous one, most model guidance suites
are again depicting potential for impactful winds and rain. This
storm, however, will coincide with the highest King Tides around
noon on Thursday. Ocean level models are depicting a small storm
surge with the event, along with high surf conditions which will
push water into local bays and estuaries, which will make tidal
influences even stronger. Some localized coastal flooding is
possible, particularly for low lying areas and roads around Coos
Bay, and erosion along area beaches will be a concern.
After a brief break Friday night into Sunday, we are seeing the
signs of another frontal system later Sunday into Monday. There
remains quite a bit of variation in model guidance regarding this
scenario, so confidence is low. Confidence remain high, however,
that an active storm pattern will resume next week.
-DW/BPN
AVIATION...03/12Z TAFs...Conditions early this morning are mainly
VFR, with patchy valley IFR. An approaching front will spread
increasing clouds into the area this morning with rain developing
along the coast. Rain, then spreads inland during the afternoon and
evening. This will bring areas of MVFR conditions, and also
increasing southerly winds. The gusty south to southwest winds will
be the most widespread impact. This includes areas of low level wind
shear across southern Oregon and northern California today through
this evening, lingering over Lake and Modoc counties into early
Tuesday morning. Both wind speeds and areal coverage of low level
wind shear will reach a peak this evening. Later tonight into
Tuesday morning, post-frontal showers will continue along the coast
with lowering ceilings to a mix of IFR/MVFR.
MARINE...Updated 200 AM PDT Monday, November 3, 2025...A series
of frontal systems will provide impactful conditions during the next
week, with advisory to gale force southerly winds, and high to very
high steep to very steep seas. This includes a slight chance to
chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night into Wednesday evening.
The first of these fronts will bring increasing southerly winds
today with gales during the afternoon and evening, and combined seas
building to a peak this evening. The strongest winds will be north
of Cape Blanco and within 30 nm of shore under a coastal jet. Winds
in this jet may exceed may exceed 45 kts. As the path of this low
has some variability and with near-gale to gale gusts forecast for
most waters, a Gale Warning has been issued to cover all area
waters. Those areas that do not quite reach gales will
still have very steep seas.
Conditions briefly improve early Tuesday morning before a
significant, stronger front approaches. Winds increase on Tuesday
afternoon and peak early Wednesday morning. Widespread gale gusts
are expected and may approach 50 kt in the outer waters.
Additionally, marine thunderstorms may develop Tuesday night into
Wednesday evening.
Southerly winds ease Wednesday night into Thursday morning, but very
steep and hazardous long-period west swell follows through the day.
Advisory level high surf is forecast, with current guidance building
22-26 ft surf heights. King Tides are expected on Thursday, which
may increase the impact of hazardous conditions. Bar crossings may
become especially dangerous and fishing infrastructure may be
vulnerable.
Another strong front may bring additional gales and very high seas
Thursday. High pressure brings improving weather late Friday into
the weekend. But, lingering swell is likely to support high, steep
to very steep and hazardous seas at least through Saturday. Active
weather may return early next week.
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...High Wind Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST this
evening for ORZ021-022.
CA...None.
PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM PST this
afternoon for PZZ350-356-370-376.
Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Tuesday
for PZZ350-356-370-376.
Gale Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST this evening
for PZZ350-356-370-376.
&&
MAS/MAS/MASThe office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 3:24 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 25 hr | |
| Nov 3, 12:38 PM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath | 42 hr |
| Nov 3, 12:55 PM PST | Coastal Flood Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 46 hr |
| Nov 3, 12:55 PM PST | High Surf Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 3 days |
| Nov 3, 2:03 PM PST | Storm Warning | MFR | 41 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.