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High Wind Warning 6, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Mar 25, 2025, 12:12 PM PDT for 5 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Mar 26, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 41 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2025, 12:12 PM PDT (19:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2025, 3:59 AM PDT
- In force
- 41 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 4:39 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 3 Ese Lake City, CA | Mesonet station SSYC1 Surprise Valley. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 37 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1550 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
799 WWUS76 KMFR 251912 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1212 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-261200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0004.250326T2100Z-250328T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.250327T0300Z-250328T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0006.250327T0300Z-250328T1200Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Alturas, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, Davis Creek, Lakeview, Chemult, Adin, Adel, Fort Rock, Lookout, Canby, Likely, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Beatty, Crescent, Paisley, Day, and Bly 1212 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Warning area. Portions of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc counties, including Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Paisley, Lakeview, the Warner and Hart Mountains, Winter Rim, and portions of Highways 395, 140, 299 and 31. The advisory area, the cities of Bly, Canby, Alturas, Silver Lake and For Rock. Highways 140, 31, 139, and 299. * WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ081-261200- /O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0004.250326T1900Z-250328T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0006.250326T1800Z-250328T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Weed 1212 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Gazelle, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 97. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ021-022-261200- /O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0006.250327T1800Z-250328T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Gold Beach, and Pistol River 1212 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 66 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes exposed areas along highway 101, and headlands. This includes Cape Blanco, the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach, Sixes, and Denmark. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ ORZ026-261200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.250326T1800Z-250327T0300Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Medford and Ashland 1212 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Jackson County. This includes Interstate 5 from Medford to Ashland. The cities of Medford, Phoenix, Talent, and Ashland. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-261200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.250327T0300Z-250328T1200Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Newell, Midland, Olene, Altamont, Macdoel, Dorris, Klamath Falls, and Tulelake 1212 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes the cities of Klamath Falls, Keno, Modoc Point, Dorris, and Bonanza. * WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ Petrucelli
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882 WWUS76 KMFR 260848 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 148 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-262215- /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.W.0006.250326T2200Z-250328T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.250326T2200Z-250328T1200Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Day, Fort Rock, Bly, Adel, Beatty, Alturas, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Lookout, Davis Creek, New Pine Creek, Paisley, Chemult, Crescent, Valley Falls, Likely, Adin, Canby, and Lakeview 148 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Warning area. Portions of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc counties, including Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Paisley, Lakeview, the Warner and Hart Mountains, Winter Rim, and portions of Highways 395, 140, 299 and 31. The advisory area, the cities of Bly, Canby, Alturas, Silver Lake and For Rock. Highways 140, 31, 139, and 299. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ORZ021-022-262215- /O.EXT.KMFR.HW.W.0006.250327T1500Z-250328T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Gold Beach, Nesika Beach, Port Orford, and Pistol River 148 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes exposed areas along highway 101, and headlands. This includes Cape Blanco, the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach, Sixes, and Denmark. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ081-262215- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.250326T1800Z-250328T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Weed 148 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Gazelle, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 97. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-262215- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.250326T2200Z-250328T1200Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Olene, Newell, Klamath Falls, Macdoel, Altamont, Dorris, Midland, and Tulelake 148 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes the cities of Klamath Falls, Keno, Modoc Point, Dorris, and Bonanza. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ ORZ026-262215- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.250326T1800Z-250327T0300Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Ashland and Medford 148 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Jackson County. This includes Interstate 5 from Medford to Ashland. The cities of Medford, Phoenix, Talent, and Ashland. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
912 WWUS76 KMFR 261918 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1218 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.250326T2200Z-250328T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.250326T2200Z-250328T1200Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Chemult, Adin, Beatty, Bly, Crescent, Adel, Fort Rock, Lookout, Alturas, Likely, Lakeview, Canby, New Pine Creek, Davis Creek, Day, Gilchrist, Paisley, Valley Falls, and Sprague River 1218 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Warning area. Portions of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc counties, including Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Paisley, Lakeview, the Warner and Hart Mountains, Winter Rim, and portions of Highways 395, 140, 299 and 31. The advisory area, the cities of Bly, Canby, Alturas, Silver Lake and For Rock. Highways 140, 31, 139, and 299. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ081-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Weed 1218 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Gazelle, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 97. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ021-022-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.250327T1500Z-250328T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Nesika Beach, Port Orford, Pistol River, and Gold Beach 1218 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes exposed areas along highway 101, and headlands. This includes Cape Blanco, the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach, Sixes, and Denmark. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ ORZ026-271200- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T0000Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Ashland and Medford 1218 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Jackson County. This includes Interstate 5 from Medford to Ashland. The cities of Medford, Phoenix, Talent, and Ashland. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.250326T2200Z-250328T1200Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Macdoel, Olene, Dorris, Tulelake, Newell, Midland, Klamath Falls, and Altamont 1218 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes the cities of Klamath Falls, Keno, Modoc Point, Dorris, and Bonanza. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ Petrucelli
736 WWUS76 KMFR 270848 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 148 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-272200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Davis Creek, Gilchrist, Chemult, Adel, Canby, Beatty, Day, Crescent, Sprague River, Fort Rock, Valley Falls, New Pine Creek, Lookout, Likely, Adin, Alturas, Lakeview, Bly, and Paisley 148 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Warning area. Portions of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc counties, including Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Paisley, Lakeview, the Warner and Hart Mountains, Winter Rim, and portions of Highways 395, 140, 299 and 31. The advisory area, the cities of Bly, Canby, Alturas, Silver Lake and For Rock. Highways 140, 31, 139, and 299. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ081-272200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Weed 148 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Gazelle, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 97. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-272200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.250327T1500Z-250328T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Nesika Beach, Gold Beach, Pistol River, and Port Orford 148 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes exposed areas along highway 101, and headlands. This includes Cape Blanco, the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach, Sixes, and Denmark. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-272200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Newell, Midland, Olene, Klamath Falls, Dorris, Altamont, Macdoel, and Tulelake 148 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * 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 the cities of Klamath Falls, Keno, Modoc Point, Dorris, and Bonanza. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ ORZ026-272200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T0000Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Ashland and Medford 148 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Jackson County. This includes Interstate 5 from Medford to Ashland. The cities of Medford, Phoenix, Talent, and Ashland. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
573 WWUS76 KMFR 271746 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1046 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-280300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Alturas, Davis Creek, Day, Beatty, Chemult, Lakeview, Adin, Paisley, Lookout, Adel, Crescent, Bly, Gilchrist, Fort Rock, New Pine Creek, Likely, Valley Falls, Canby, and Sprague River 1046 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Warning area. Portions of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc counties, including Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Paisley, Lakeview, the Warner and Hart Mountains, Winter Rim, and portions of Highways 395, 140, 299 and 31. The advisory area, the cities of Bly, Canby, Alturas, Silver Lake and For Rock. Highways 140, 31, 139, and 299. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ081-280300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Weed 1046 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Gazelle, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 97. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ORZ021-022-280300- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Pistol River, Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Nesika Beach 1046 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes exposed areas along highway 101, and headlands. This includes Cape Blanco, the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach, Sixes, and Denmark. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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. && $$ ORZ023-024-280300- /O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T0300Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Merlin, Green, Glendale, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Umpqua, Winchester, Drain, Wilderville, Cave Junction, Sutherlin, Grants Pass, Elkton, and Roseburg 1046 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Douglas County, Josephine COunty, and eastern Curry County, including Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Roseburg, Glendale, Sutherlin, Canyonville, and surrounding areas, especially over higher terrain. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ORZ026-280300- /O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T0300Z/ Jackson County- Including the cities of Butte Falls, Applegate, Ashland, Medford, Jacksonville, Shady Cove, Gold Hill, and Rogue River 1046 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Jackson County. This includes Interstate 5 from Medford to Ashland. The cities of Medford, Phoenix, Talent, and Ashland. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-280300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Macdoel, Newell, Dorris, Midland, Klamath Falls, Olene, Tulelake, and Altamont 1046 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes the cities of Klamath Falls, Keno, Modoc Point, Dorris, and Bonanza. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ BPN
418 WWUS76 KMFR 280249 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 749 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ORZ023-024-026-280400- /O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T0300Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Jackson County- Including the cities of Gold Hill, Roseburg, Butte Falls, Green, Ashland, Rogue River, Glendale, Cave Junction, Medford, Grants Pass, Shady Cove, Sutherlin, Winchester, Elkton, Umpqua, Wilderville, Myrtle Creek, Merlin, Jacksonville, Applegate, Drain, and Canyonville 749 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... Winds have began to weaken and will not be as strong tonight. Higher elevations above 3000 feet could still see gusts nearing 30 to 40 mph through this evening. $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-281200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of New Pine Creek, Day, Fort Rock, Sprague River, Davis Creek, Alturas, Chemult, Crescent, Lakeview, Adel, Canby, Adin, Gilchrist, Bly, Lookout, Paisley, Valley Falls, Beatty, and Likely 749 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Warning area. Portions of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc counties, including Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Paisley, Lakeview, the Warner and Hart Mountains, Winter Rim, and portions of Highways 395, 140, 299 and 31. The advisory area, the cities of Bly, Canby, Alturas, Silver Lake and For Rock. Highways 140, 31, 139, and 299. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ081-280600- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Weed 749 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Gazelle, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 97. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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. && $$ ORZ021-022-280600- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Gold Beach, Port Orford, Nesika Beach, and Pistol River 749 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes exposed areas along highway 101, and headlands. This includes Cape Blanco, the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach, Sixes, and Denmark. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-281200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Macdoel, Midland, Olene, Newell, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Tulelake, and Dorris 749 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * 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 the cities of Klamath Falls, Keno, Modoc Point, Dorris, and Bonanza. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ AH
061 WWUS76 KMFR 280552 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1052 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 CAZ081-ORZ021-022-280700- /O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/ Central Siskiyou County-South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Gold Beach, Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Weed, and Pistol River 1052 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... Latest observations show winds decreasing below criteria. Wind gusts near 30 to 40 mph kt are possible tonight in higher elevations. $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-281200- /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of New Pine Creek, Day, Fort Rock, Sprague River, Davis Creek, Alturas, Chemult, Crescent, Lakeview, Adel, Canby, Adin, Gilchrist, Bly, Lookout, Paisley, Valley Falls, Beatty, and Likely 1052 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...The Warning area. Portions of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc counties, including Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Paisley, Lakeview, the Warner and Hart Mountains, Winter Rim, and portions of Highways 395, 140, 299 and 31. The advisory area, the cities of Bly, Canby, Alturas, Silver Lake and For Rock. Highways 140, 31, 139, and 299. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-281200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Macdoel, Midland, Olene, Newell, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Tulelake, and Dorris 1052 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. This includes the cities of Klamath Falls, Keno, Modoc Point, Dorris, and Bonanza. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AH
604 WWUS76 KMFR 281059 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 359 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-281200- /O.CAN.KMFR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Alturas, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, Crescent, Chemult, Lookout, Davis Creek, Day, Fort Rock, Adin, Sprague River, Lakeview, Bly, Beatty, Adel, Paisley, Canby, Gilchrist, and Likely 359 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have trended lower. Gusty winds over the mountains will continue through daybreak then lower. $$ CAZ084-ORZ029-281200- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin- Including the cities of Altamont, Olene, Dorris, Klamath Falls, Midland, Newell, Macdoel, and Tulelake 359 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ CC
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 25, 10:58 AM PDT, 1 hour 14 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 25, 10:58 AM PDT, 1 hour 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
1058 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025
.DISCUSSION...Updated Aviation Section...
&&
.AVIATION...25/18Z TAFs...Areas of LIFR fog/stratus in the Coquille,
Illinois, and Klamath River valleys is beginning to burn off this
morning. Otherwise, VFR is expected to continue into this evening
with an increase in high level cirrus clouds beginning tomorrow
morning.
After, there will be the concern of increasing southerly winds
across the area, but especially for east of the Cascades and in the
Shasta valley. This will be monitored as areas east of the Cascades,
including at Klamath Falls, could see gusts near 35 kt. There will
also be the threat for a chance of thunderstorms in the late
morning/afternoon tomorrow.
-Smith/Hermansen
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 919 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025/
DISCUSSION...Warm temperatures are expected across the area
today, with record highs likely to be challenged for many inland
cities. Moderate instability will bring slight (Less than 10%)
thunderstorm chances will be present over areas west of the
Cascade tonight. Atmospheric moisture and the absence of a
reliable trigger is keeping these chances low, but a stray
isolated thunderstorm or two is not impossible.
Please see the previous discussion for more details on the short-
and long-term forecast, including active weather returning on
Wednesday afternoon and evening. -TAD
MARINE...Updated 900 AM Monday, March 24, 2025...There will be
little change in moderate swell dominated seas through Tuesday
evening, with light to moderate north winds. Winds become southerly
tonight and begin to increase ahead of an occluded front late
Wednesday night into Thursday as a low deepens west of 130W.
Forecast data suggests the potential of storm force wind gusts
around 55 to 60 mph over the waters mainly Thursday morning. The
probability of these gusts is about 30% with higher chances north of
Florence. Seas will also be very high as our wave forecasts are
approaching 30 feet in the northern outer waters. There will also be
a threat of high surf on Thursday evening as these big waves move
towards the Oregon coast. Conditions improve on Friday with waves
lowering below 20 feet and winds around 15 to 20 knots.
-Smith
BEACH HAZARDS...Updated 900 AM Tuesday, March 25, 2025...A moderate
risk for sneaker waves will continue through this morning. The
threat will diminish this afternoon as the swell period decreases.
Please continue to use caution on area beaches today as sneaker
waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull
them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or
death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught
underneath. NEVER turn your back on the ocean!
Looking ahead, stormy conditions will result in dangerous beach and
surf zone conditions late Wednesday into Thursday. Very strong winds
and a building heavy long period swell will result in breaking wave
heights of 28 to 33 ft throughout the day on Thursday. Hazardous
beach conditions will continue through Friday morning before
conditions improve. During this stormy weather it's best to remain
off area beaches and to keep a significant distance between you and
the ocean.
PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 322 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025/
DISCUSSION...A spring pattern is expected through Wednesday with
an upper level ridge of high pressure and surface thermal trough
bringing unseasonably warm temperatures and dry weather today. The
ridge axis will begin to shift eastward late today and tonight as
a low pressure system approaches from the west. As this low nears
the region on Wednesday, there is a potential for strong, gusty
winds along with chances for thunderstorms and rain.
Key Points:
* Very Warm high temperatures today (10-20 degrees above normal)
with highs nearing or reaching record values.
* Ahead of an approaching front and low pressure, gusty winds
expected across the area Wednesday and Thursday with areas of
strong winds likely in the Shasta Valley and east of the
Cascades.
* Chances for thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday
evening, with a marginal chance (5%) for severe thunderstorms
with strong wind/hail over northernmost portions of the CWA
(far northern Douglas, Klamath and Lake counties)
* Cooler temperatures, rain and mountain snow on Thursday
Models continue to support unseasonably warm temperatures todays.
Record high temperatures are expected to be threatened for inland
areas. Medford's current record high of 80 degrees (1997) will be
up against a forecast high of 83. Roseburg's record high is
currently 73 (2015), with a forecast high of 81 degrees. Klamath
Falls also has a current record of 73 (1960) and a high of 77
degrees possible for tomorrow. Coastal areas may escape record
highs, but still look to be 5-10 degrees above seasonal averages.
Tonight, a weak shortwave moving south to north across the area
this evening and tonight, will bring a low chance (10-15%) for
isolated west side/coast range/coastal showers and a very low
chance (5%) for a thunderstorm or two. Moisture is limited with
this disturbance though, so mainly expect isolated showers.
Then, on Wednesday, as the low pressure approaches it will send a
frontal system towards the area. As this front approaches it will
bring rain and gusty winds to the area. Additionally, ahead of
the front, southerly mid level moisture combined with CAPE
(200-800) and unstable conditions (LIs -2 to -4), and sufficient
shear, is expected to result in chances for showers and
thunderstorms for many inland areas. High resolution models show
the best chance for thunderstorms is across eastern Douglas,
northern Jackson and northern Klamath counties. However, chances
(10-20%) for thunderstorms extend across other portions of the
area. Thunderstorms chances decrease from south to north over the
area Wednesday evening. There will be increasing rain chances
through Wednesday evening into Thursday as the front moves inland
and the upper low approaches the area.
There is a potential for areas of strong winds as well on
Wednesday into Thursday. On Wednesday, a strong, mid level jet
moves over the area. During the afternoon, the boundary layer will
become well- mixed across the area, especially in NorCal and east
of the Cascades, where we expect winds to become strong, even
absent of any convection. High Wind Watches (NPWMFR) are in effect
for the Shasta Valley and over portions of the East Side for
possible wind gusts up to 60 mph. These watches were extended into
Thursday, since another strong mid- level jet will traverse the
area and it could be even windier that day. Advisory level winds
are possible for the rest of the East Side not already under a
watch and for the southern portion of the Rogue Valley. Meanwhile,
at the coast there is a chance for high winds (with gusts up to
60 mph) over the headlands on Thursday.
Snow levels drop from above 8000 feet to around 4000-5000 feet
Wednesday night into Thursday morning. This could result in some
higher pass level snow (generally above 4500-5000 feet) on
Thursday. However snowfall accumulations are expected to be mainly
light to locally moderate with limited impacts.
PREV LONG TERM DISCUSSION... /Issued 251 PM PDT Mon Mar 24 2025/
DISCUSSION...Activity continues beyond Thursday, but with more
uncertainty in outcomes. Showers continue through the day Friday,
with activity moving farther east but expected precipitation
amounts decreasing from Thursday. Gusty winds continue but would
decrease into Friday evening. Activity looks to decrease Saturday
and Sunday as a shortwave ridge passes over the area. Meteogram
guidance suggests activity continuing Sunday afternoon and into
next week, but with few clear patterns in the ensemble members and
disagreements in deterministic imagery. Please stay tuned for
additional details as the long-term picture comes in to more
complete focus. -TAD
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
evening for ORZ030-031.
Beach Hazards Statement until noon PDT today for ORZ021-022.
CA...High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
evening for CAZ081-085.
PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Gale Watch from Wednesday afternoon through
Thursday evening for PZZ356-376.
Storm Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening
for PZZ350-370.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 8:51 PM PDT | High Wind Watch | MFR | Klamath, Lake | 15 hr |
| Mar 24, 9:11 PM PDT | Gale Watch | MFR | 16 hr | |
| Mar 25, 3:14 AM PDT | Storm Watch | MFR | 10 hr | |
| Mar 25, 12:12 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 64 hr |
| Mar 25, 12:53 PM PDT | Gale Warning | MFR | 38 hr | |
| Mar 25, 12:53 PM PDT | Storm Warning | MFR | 52 hr | |
| Mar 25, 12:57 PM PDT | High Surf Warning | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 70 hr |
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Sources
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