High Winds Expected Tonight through Tomorrow

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WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11PM THIS EVENING TO 5PM PDT TUESDAY

A strong low pressure system will bring moderate to strong winds to the forecast area through Tuesday. Difficult travel is expected in some areas, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Localized power outages are possible in the windiest areas.

Gusts to 50 mph are expected along the coast, with higher gusts at the headlands. Strong winds are expected in the Shasta Valley and in some areas east of the Cascades. Gusty winds are expected in the Rogue Valley. Very strong winds are expected over the highest mountain terrain.

  • Winds...South to southeast 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
  • Timing...Tonight through Tuesday evening.
  • Locations include...Sprague River, Macdoel, Beatty. Includes portions of highway 97 and highway 140.
  • Impacts...Strong, gusty winds will make travel difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects will be blown about.
  • View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

3-Day Forecast
This Afternoon Sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. High near 48. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night Rain likely before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Information provided by the National Weather Service, Medford, Ore.

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