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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Apr 14, 2026, 9:35 AM PDT for Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Apr 15, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 14, 2026, 9:35 AM PDT (16:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 15, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 15, 2026, 7:51 PM PDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 151 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Salem/Mcnary, OR (KSLE), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 331 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
- 880 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 168 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
115 WWUS76 KMFR 141635 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 935 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-151200- /O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.260415T1800Z-260416T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Adel, Valley Falls, and Paisley 935 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake, Modoc, and far eastern Klamath counties, including mostly the higher terrain of Winter Rim, the Warner and Hart mountains, but also including Paisley, Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Wagontire, and parts of highways 140, 395, 31 and 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins. && $$ BPN
5 follow-up statements
929 WWUS76 KMFR 150342 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 842 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-151200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.260415T1800Z-260416T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Paisley, Adel, and Valley Falls 842 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake, Modoc, and far eastern Klamath counties, including mostly the higher terrain of Winter Rim, the Warner and Hart mountains, but also including Paisley, Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Wagontire, and parts of highways 140, 395, 31 and 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins. && $$ CAZ080-ORZ024-151200- /O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.A.0005.260417T1000Z-260417T1600Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the following locations...Happy Camp, Merlin, Cave Junction, Grants Pass, and Wilderville 842 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures near 30 to 32 degrees as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...In California, portions of the Klamath River Valley in Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including the Illinois Valley. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ AH
183 WWUS76 KMFR 151149 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 449 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-152200- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.260415T1800Z-260416T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Valley Falls, Paisley, and Adel 449 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake, Modoc, and far eastern Klamath counties, including mostly the higher terrain of Winter Rim, the Warner and Hart mountains, but also including Paisley, Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Wagontire, and parts of highways 140, 395, 31 and 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins. && $$ CAZ080-ORZ024-152200- /O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0005.260417T1000Z-260417T1600Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the following locations...Happy Camp, Wilderville, Grants Pass, Merlin, and Cave Junction 449 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures near 30 to 32 degrees as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...In California, portions of the Klamath River Valley in Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including the Illinois Valley. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ TD
333 WWUS76 KMFR 151254 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 554 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 CAZ080-ORZ024-152300- /O.NEW.KMFR.FR.Y.0002.260416T1000Z-260416T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0005.260417T1000Z-260417T1600Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the following locations...Happy Camp, Wilderville, Grants Pass, Somes Bar, Merlin, and Cave Junction 554 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures near 30 to 32 degrees as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...In California, portions of the Klamath River Valley in Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including the Illinois Valley. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ ORZ026-152300- /O.NEW.KMFR.FR.Y.0002.260416T1000Z-260416T1600Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Applegate, Medford, Rogue River, Jacksonville, Shady Cove, Gold Hill, and Ashland 554 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Multiple valleys west of the Cascades. This includes the Klamath River Valley in western Siskiyou County, the Illinois Valley in Josephine County, and the Rogue and Applegate valleys in Jackson County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-152300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.260415T1800Z-260416T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Valley Falls, Paisley, and Adel 554 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County including Winter Rim, and Modoc County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins. && $$ TD
243 WWUS76 KMFR 151855 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1155 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 CAZ080-ORZ024-161200- /O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0002.260416T1000Z-260416T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0005.260417T1000Z-260417T1600Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the following locations...Wilderville, Grants Pass, Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Cave Junction, and Merlin 1155 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures near 30 to 32 degrees as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...In California, portions of the Klamath River Valley in Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including the Illinois Valley. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ ORZ026-161200- /O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0002.260416T1000Z-260416T1600Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Rogue River, Ashland, Applegate, Jacksonville, Shady Cove, Medford, and Gold Hill 1155 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures near 30 to 32 degrees as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Multiple valleys west of the Cascades. This includes the Klamath River Valley in western Siskiyou County, the Illinois Valley in Josephine County, and the Rogue and Applegate valleys in Jackson County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ030-031-160300- /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260416T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Valley Falls, Adel, and Paisley 1155 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake, Modoc, and far eastern Klamath counties, including mostly the higher terrain of Winter Rim, the Warner and Hart mountains, but also including Paisley, Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Wagontire, and parts of highways 140, 395, 31 and 299. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT 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. Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins. && $$ BPN
800 WWUS76 KMFR 160251 NPWMFR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 751 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 CAZ085-ORZ030-031-160400- /O.CAN.KMFR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260416T0300Z/ Modoc County-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the following locations...Paisley, Adel, and Valley Falls 751 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ CAZ080-ORZ024-161100- /O.UPG.KMFR.FZ.A.0005.260417T1000Z-260417T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.W.0005.260417T1000Z-260417T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0002.260416T1000Z-260416T1600Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the following locations...Wilderville, Cave Junction, Merlin, Somes Bar, Happy Camp, and Grants Pass 751 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 27 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Klamath River Valley in Western Siskiyou County. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ ORZ026-161100- /O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.W.0005.260417T1000Z-260417T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0002.260416T1000Z-260416T1600Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Medford, Jacksonville, Shady Cove, Ashland, Applegate, Gold Hill, and Rogue River 751 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...The Rogue Valley, including Medford and Ashland. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ AH
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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.