High Wind Warning issued December 28 at 3:19AM PST until December 29 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT…For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph
with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning,
southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For
the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
50 mph.
* WHERE…For the High wind Warning. Much of Highway 31 from Silver
Lake to Valley Falls, including Summer Lake and also the mountains
across Lake County, eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. This
includes the cities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. For the
wind advisory, highways 97, 140, 395, 299, and 199. This includes
Modoc County, most of Klamath County, and northeast Siskiyou
County.
* WHEN…For the first High Wind Warning, until 10 AM PST this
morning. For the second High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory, from
9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines
resulting power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorms, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.