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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Medford, OR

February 20, 2026Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this high wind warning at Feb 20, 2026, 11:37 AM PST for Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Oregon. It took effect at Feb 20, 2026, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 36 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 20, 2026, 11:37 AM PST (19:37 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 20, 2026, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 22, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 135 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The nearest sounding before it

Salem/Mcnary, OR (KSLE), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 226 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Salem/Mcnary, OR at 12:00Z on 2026-02-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Salem/Mcnary, OR at 12:00Z on 2026-02-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 40 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
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Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
518 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
40 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
133 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

As transmitted.

986 
WWUS76 KMFR 201937
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1137 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

ORZ021-022-211300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0002.260221T0600Z-260222T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the following locations...Port Orford, Nesika Beach,
Harbor, Gold Beach, Pistol River, and Ophir
1137 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. 
  Higher gusts to 75 mph possible at the headlands.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast and 
  headlands south of Bandon. This includes Highway 101, especially 
  from Cape Blanco southward.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-211300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.260221T0900Z-260223T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Weed
1137 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including 
  I-5 from Grenada to Gazelle and Weed as well as Montague. Highest 
  winds will be near Weed and Gazelle.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-211300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.260221T0900Z-260222T1800Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Ashland
1137 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The southern portion of the Rogue Valley in Jackson 
  County, mainly south of Talent and especially near Ashland.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAS
7 follow-up statements
148 
WWUS76 KMFR 210556
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
956 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

ORZ021-022-211500-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.260221T0600Z-260222T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the following locations...Harbor, Nesika Beach, Ophir,
Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Pistol River
956 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast and 
  headlands south of Bandon. This includes Highway 101, especially 
  from Cape Blanco southward.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain strong through Sunday 
  morning, but wind speeds are likely to reach a peak during frontal 
  passage late Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-211500-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.260222T0400Z-260223T0200Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Valley Falls, Paisley, Fort
Rock, and Adel
956 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake County and far eastern Klamath County. This includes 
  Winter Rim, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, 
  and portions of highways 140, 395, and 31.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 6 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-211500-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.260221T0900Z-260223T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Weed
956 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM PST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including 
  I-5 from Grenada to Gazelle and Weed as well as Montague. Highest 
  winds will be near Weed and Gazelle.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-211500-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.260221T0900Z-260222T1800Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Ashland
956 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST 
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The southern portion of the Rogue Valley in Jackson 
  County, from south Medford to Ashland.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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
779 
WWUS76 KMFR 211159
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
359 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

ORZ021-022-212300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the following locations...Ophir, Nesika Beach, Pistol
River, Harbor, Port Orford, and Gold Beach
359 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast and 
  headlands south of Bandon. This includes Highway 101, especially 
  from Cape Blanco southward.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain strong through Sunday 
  morning, but wind speeds are likely to reach a peak during frontal 
  passage late tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

CAZ081-212300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Weed
359 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including 
  I-5 from Grenada to Gazelle and Weed as well as Montague. Highest 
  winds will be near Weed and Gazelle.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-212300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Ashland
359 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The southern portion of the Rogue Valley in Jackson 
  County, from south Medford to Ashland.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-212300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.260222T0400Z-260223T0200Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Adel, Valley Falls, Fort
Rock, and Paisley
359 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake County and far eastern Klamath County. This includes 
  Winter Rim, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, 
  and portions of highways 140, 395, and 31.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

BR-y
940 
WWUS76 KMFR 211738
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
938 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

ORZ021-022-221200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the following locations...Ophir, Port Orford, Pistol
River, Nesika Beach, Harbor, and Gold Beach
938 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast and 
  headlands south of Bandon. This includes Highway 101, especially 
  from Cape Blanco southward.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain strong through Sunday 
  morning, but wind speeds are likely to reach a peak during frontal 
  passage late tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

CAZ081-221200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Weed
938 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including 
  I-5 from Grenada to Gazelle and Weed as well as Montague. Highest 
  winds will be near Weed and Gazelle.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-221200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Medford and Ashland
938 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Jackson County, from  
  Medford to Ashland.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-221200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.260222T0400Z-260223T0200Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Fort Rock, Valley Falls,
Paisley, and Adel
938 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake County and far eastern Klamath County. This includes 
  Winter Rim, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, 
  and portions of highways 140, 395, and 31.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM PST Sunday.

* 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
561 
WWUS76 KMFR 212043
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1243 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

ORZ021-022-221200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the following locations...Ophir, Port Orford, Pistol
River, Nesika Beach, Harbor, and Gold Beach
1243 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast and 
  headlands south of Bandon. This includes Highway 101, especially 
  from Cape Blanco southward.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain strong through Sunday 
  morning, but wind speeds are likely to reach a peak during frontal 
  passage late tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

ORZ023>025-221200-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.260221T2043Z-260222T1500Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-
1243 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The higher terrain of Dougals, Jospehine, and eastern Coos 
  and Curry counties, including mostly National Forest Lands and the 
  Interstate 5 passes between Grants Pass and Canyonville.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may 
  cause tree damage. A few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins.

&&

$$

CAZ081-221200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Weed
1243 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including 
  I-5 from Grenada to Gazelle and Weed as well as Montague. Highest 
  winds will be near Weed and Gazelle.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ026-221200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Medford and Ashland
1243 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Jackson County, from  
  Medford to Ashland, and higher terrain surrounding the valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-221200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.260222T0400Z-260223T0200Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Fort Rock, Valley Falls,
Paisley, and Adel
1243 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM 
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake County and far eastern Klamath County. This includes 
  Winter Rim, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, 
  and portions of highways 140, 395, and 31.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM PST Sunday.

* 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
830 
WWUS76 KMFR 221122
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
322 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

ORZ021-022-221800-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the following locations...Nesika Beach, Port Orford,
Harbor, Pistol River, Ophir, and Gold Beach
322 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast and 
  headlands south of Bandon. This includes Highway 101, especially 
  from Cape Blanco southward.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-221930-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Weed
322 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including 
  I-5 from Grenada to Gazelle and Weed as well as Montague. Highest 
  winds will be near Weed and Gazelle.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ023>025-221500-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1500Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-
322 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...The higher terrain of Douglas, Josephine, and eastern Coos 
  and Curry counties, including mostly National Forest Lands and the 
  Interstate 5 passes between Grants Pass and Canyonville.

* 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.

Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins.

&&

$$

ORZ026-221800-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Medford and Ashland
322 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Jackson County, from  
  Medford to Ashland, and higher terrain surrounding the valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-221930-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0200Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Valley Falls, Fort Rock,
Adel, and Paisley
322 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake County and far eastern Klamath County. This includes 
  Winter Rim, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, 
  and portions of highways 140, 395, and 31.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

BR-y
460 
WWUS76 KMFR 221448
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
648 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

ORZ026-221800-
/O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0007.260222T1500Z-260222T1800Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Ashland and Medford
648 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Jackson County, from  
  Medford to Ashland, and higher terrain surrounding the valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ORZ023>025-221600-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1500Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-
648 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

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

Winds will remain gusty through the afternoon, but are gradually 
lowering below advisory criteria this morning.

$$

ORZ021-022-221800-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the following locations...Gold Beach, Harbor, Pistol
River, Ophir, Port Orford, and Nesika Beach
648 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast and 
  headlands south of Bandon. This includes Highway 101, especially 
  from Cape Blanco southward.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ081-222300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Weed
648 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including 
  I-5 from Grenada to Gazelle and Weed as well as Montague. Highest 
  winds will be near Weed and Gazelle.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-222300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0200Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Fort Rock, Paisley, Valley
Falls, and Adel
648 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake County and far eastern Klamath County. This includes 
  Winter Rim, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, 
  and portions of highways 140, 395, and 31.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

BR-y
480 
WWUS76 KMFR 221654
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
854 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

ORZ021-022-221800-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the following locations...Pistol River, Port Orford,
Harbor, Nesika Beach, Gold Beach, and Ophir
854 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast and 
  headlands south of Bandon. This includes Highway 101, especially 
  from Cape Blanco southward.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain strong through Sunday 
  morning, but wind speeds are likely to reach a peak during frontal 
  passage late tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

ORZ026-230100-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T0100Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Medford and Ashland
854 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Jackson County, from  
  Medford to Ashland, and higher terrain surrounding the valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins.

&&

$$

CAZ081-230100-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0300Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Weed
854 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including 
  I-5 from Grenada to Gazelle and Weed as well as Montague. Highest 
  winds will be near Weed and Gazelle.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ030-031-230100-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0200Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Valley Falls, Adel, Fort
Rock, and Paisley
854 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake County and far eastern Klamath County. This includes 
  Winter Rim, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, 
  and portions of highways 140, 395, and 31.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* 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

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 Feb 20, 10:08 AM PST, 1 hour 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 20, 10:08 AM PST, 1 hour 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
1008 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

.DISCUSSION...Updated aviation discussion.

&&

.AVIATION...19/18Z TAFS...Fog and low clouds from earlier
this morning are lifting to VFR for west side valley TAF sites.
Still could be pockets of valley fog/low clouds, but conditions
should improve to VFR all areas this afternoon. An offshore front
will bring increasing mid and high level cloud cover area wide
through this evening with ceilings lowering to MVFR along the coast
and also some areas just inland overnight. We don't think fog
will reform tonight in the valleys west of the Cascades since there
should be a ceiling in the 4000-6000 ft range initially. With
some light precip possible after 04Z from the Cascades west, there
could be terrain obscurations as well. Increasing winds aloft and a
low-level inversion present around 1500-2000 ft AGL will cause a
risk for low-level wind shear (LLWS) from the coast to the Cascades
late tonight into Saturday. Stronger south-southeast winds will
develop along the coast, from around Cape Blanco southward through
Saturday where a period of very strong winds are possible
Saturday night into Sunday. Breezy to windy conditions will also
develop over higher terrain, the Shasta Valley, southern Rogue
Valley and over to the East Side during the weekend.

&&

.MARINE...Updated 1000 AM PST Friday, February 20, 2026...A brief
period of lighter winds and lower seas is expected through this
afternoon. This improvement will be short-lived, however, as a
strong storm system will move southward over the eastern Pacific
from the Gulf of Alaska and linger over the eastern Pacific through
the weekend. This system will spin up multiple surface low pressures
along 130W, the strongest of which is expected Saturday
afternoon/evening.

Conditions will deteriorate this evening and overnight as the first
surface low impacts area waters. Advisory level winds are likely to
return late this afternoon, ramping up to gales overnight. As the
strongest low pressure deepens offshore on Saturday, gales are
likely to increase to storm force Saturday afternoon/evening,
especially for the outer waters. These strong winds will result in
very steep and dangerous seas late tonight through Saturday. Winds
ease just below gales late Sunday, but seas are likely to remain
very steep and hazardous well into early next week. Calmer
conditions are likely from Tuesday through the end of the week.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 453 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026/

DISCUSSION...Fairly quiet and cold morning today. Satellite
imagery shows some lingering stratus across portions of the East
Side with low clouds and freezing fog in some of the West Side
Valleys. It's cold everywhere this morning, including along the
coast with low to mid 30s being observed and a Freeze Warning is
in effect. Elsewhere, temperatures are running around 5 to as much
as 15 degrees cooler than this time yesterday morning. Teens to
the mid 20s are quite common across the region this morning,
coldest east of the Cascades and also in areas where cloud cover
is absent like the Shasta Valley where it is currently 16 degrees
in Mt Shasta City. A Cold Weather Advisory is in place for the
valleys of central and western Siskiyou County through this
morning.

Overall, quiet weather is expected today as a shortwave ridge pushes
through the region. High temperatures will still be on the chilly
side today, running about 10-15 degrees below normal for this time
of year. We'll see an increase in mid and high level cloud cover
later this morning and through the afternoon in advance of a pattern
transition. For the past few days, we've been in a cold/wet pattern
with low snow levels and that is expected to change over the weekend
as strong low pressure lingers over the eastern Pacific. This will
set up a "southerly flow" pattern over the region, bringing periods
of strong winds, moderate/heavy rain and mountain snow with
increasing snow levels. We'll see southerly winds start increasing
this afternoon, becoming breezy in the Shasta/Scott Valleys as well
as the southern end of the Rogue Valley. Winds increase moreso
Friday night, and especially Saturday when a strong surface low
swings through offshore. We'll likely be hoisting some wind
headlines for this system over the next shift or two, so stay tuned
for updates. Details on this weekend's pattern can be found in the
previous discussion below.

AVIATION...19/12Z TAFS...Conditions vary across the region with low
end VFR/MVFR stratus across portions of the East Side and areas of
LIFR conditions in freezing fog in the Umpqua Basin, Illinois Valley
and Klamath River Valley. Widespread terrain obscurations are also
present and are likely to continue into the afternoon hours. There
could be brief period of LIFR conditions in freezing fog that
develop in the remainder of the West Side Valleys early this morning
right around sunrise, but it should be shortlived. Southerly flow
will increase across the region later this morning, and this should
bring improving conditions around 17-19z. Expect VFR conditions to
prevail area wide this afternoon, though with increasing mid and
high level cloud cover after 20z. Low level wind shear may also
become an increasing concern towards the end of the current TAF
period as a strong storm takes shape offshore.

MARINE...Updated 200 AM PST Friday, February 20, 2026...A brief
period of lighter winds and lower seas is expected through this
afternoon. This improvement will be shortlived, however, as a strong
storm system will move southward over the eastern Pacific from the
Gulf of Alaska and linger over the eastern Pacific through the
weekend. This system will spin up multiple surface low pressures
along 130W, the strongest of which is expected Saturday
afternoon/evening.

Conditions will deteriorate this evening and overnight as the first
surface low impacts area waters. Advisory level winds are likely to
return late this afternoon, ramping up to gales overnight. As the
strongest low pressure deepens offshore on Saturday, gales are
likely to increase to storm force Saturday afternoon/evening,
especially for the outer waters. These strong winds will result in
very steep and dangerous seas late tonight through Saturday. Winds
ease just below gales late Sunday, but seas are likely to remain
very steep and hazardous well into early next week. Calmer
conditions are likely from Tuesday through the end of the week.

PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 245 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026/

SYNOPSIS...

Cold weather will create minor impacts over the area tonight as
Mt. Shasta City comes close to a record low temperature. A strong
low will strengthen off our coast on Sunday and bring another
round of snow and rain to the region. There is a risk of flooding
along the coast and coastal rivers into early next week. Overall,
moderate weather risks continue for the region.

DISCUSSION...

There are lots of showers on the radar this afternoon as cooler
unstable air moves in with sufficient surface heating. The
showers have increased in coverage over the last few hours and
they should persist for a few more hours. Coverage should decrease
into the late evening hours as we loose surface heating and 500
mb heights build quickly behind the departing trough.

Cold weather is the main headline tonight. Temperatures were cold
last night, although those were occuring during a winter storm
warning. With the recent snow pack, partially clear skies and
some very light winds, there is minor cold weather risk according
to our criteria in northern California. It will frankly be cold
everywhere, but California is usually a bit warmer in the valleys.
We're currently forecasting a record low temperature of 12
degrees in Mt. Shasta City with the old record of 15 set back in
2006. We might be a bit too cold in the forecast, but we should
come close to that record at the very least.

There was also some talk of fog forming in Umpqua Valley tonight,
although the soundings has ample moisture in the boundary layer
and the air isn't that dry aloft. It's unclear how much clearing
we'll get tonight in some spots, although the high resolution
ensemble forecast(HREF) is pretty confident we'll clear out in
some spots. Overall, there is a small chance some freezing fog
forms later tonight in the valleys tonight.

The focus then turns to the next storm system around late Saturday
into Sunday. The next trough dives out the Gulf of Alaska and a
surface low undergoes cyclogenesis and starts to spin up off the
Oregon coastline late Saturday. The low then strengthens as it
heads northwards along 130W and deepens further around 135W and
48N late Saturday night and Sunday morning. Ensembles are pretty
consistent in showing this low strengthening between 970MB to
980MB with significant winds in the outer waters. The extreme
forecast index(EFI) is showing winds values around 0.9 to 0.95 in
our outer waters with a shift of tales of 1. This hints at a
pretty strong wind event coming close to coastal shoreline and
producing high winds. Local MOS guidance based off the GFS
forecast is showing wind gusts up to 65 mph in the coastal
headlands. We didn't issue a watch at this time, although it needs
to be revisited during future shifts.

We were a little more confident with the snow forecast as NBM
probabilities show a 50% chance of >10 inches over 5000 feet in
Siskiyou County through Sunday. Therefore, we issued a winter
storm watch as models show strong 700 mb flow up the Sacramento Valley.
The 12Z ensembles also appear to trend a little wetter with more
snow, so that added to our confidence.

Below the freezing level, there will be plenty of rain, especially
along the Oregon coast. Integrated Water Vapor Transport(IVT)
vectors/values are southerly around 500 for around 72 hours,
which could be considered a moderate atmospheric river(AR) for the
coast. The latest WPC QPF is showing 4 to 8 inches of rain along
the coast as snow levels hover around 4000 feet before increasing
to 6000 feet on Monday. When combined with the liquid in snow, we
felt there is risk of areal flooding in small streams and rapid
rises in rivers. Some of the latest hydro graphs near Myrtle
Point along the Coquille river show a 25% chance of reaching minor
flood stage by Tuesday.

By Wednesday, things start to quiet down a bit as the low
impacting us from Sunday through Tuesday weakens and rotates
farther west. Ensembles show higher surface pressure with almost
perfect zonal flow aloft, although the NBM has PoPs around 40
percent for most of Wednesday.

HYDROLOGY...A moderate atmospheric river will likely bring periods
of moderate to heavy rainfall later this weekend into early next
week. The first frontal system is forecast to arrive late Saturday
night into Sunday with multiple waves of precipitation continuing
Sunday night through Tuesday morning. Preliminary estimates are
showing widespread amounts of 4 to 6 inches along the coast with
locally 8 inches in the favored coast ranges of Curry County.
Amounts of 3 to 5 inches are possible in the Mount Shasta region and
also other favored areas of western Siskiyou County.

Small streams and creeks are likely to rise rapidly during this
event with nuisance flooding and ponding of water on roadways during
periods of heavy rain. Significant rises on main stem rivers and
flashier creeks are also expected. Given that rivers are still
running fairly low for this time of year, river flooding potential
is a bit lower than usual, but there is at least a low probability
of some flooding, especially in the Coquille Basin. We have issued a
Hydrologic Outlook (ESFMFR) to highlight this potential.

While the exact scenario for the heavy rainfall and potential
flooding remains uncertain, we will continue to monitor the
forecasts and update accordingly. Flood Watches may be issued by the
National Weather Service if this situation worsens.

&&

.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...CA...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through late Sunday
     night for CAZ080-082-083.

PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Gale Warning from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM
     PST Sunday for PZZ350-356-370-376.

Storm Warning from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday for PZZ370-376.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 20, 3:11 AM PSTGale WarningMFR35 hr
Feb 20, 3:11 AM PSTGale WarningMFR55 hr
Feb 20, 3:11 AM PSTStorm WarningMFR49 hr
Feb 20, 5:21 AM PSTFreezing Fog AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine4 hr
Feb 20, 11:37 AM PSTWind AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more54 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.