MEDFORD, Ore. (Nov. 12, 2035) — The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for portions of Southern Oregon and Northern California as a strong weather system moves into the region, bringing gusty southerly winds beginning Thursday and continuing into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, wind gusts could reach 55 mph in parts of the Klamath Basin, Lake County and Northern California.
In Jackson County, a Wind Advisory is in effect from 8 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Friday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching as high as 45 mph.
The strongest winds in Jackson County are expected in the southern Rogue Valley, particularly from Phoenix to Ashland, as well as along Interstate 5.
A separate Wind Advisory covers the Klamath Basin, Northern and Eastern Klamath County, Western Lake County, Central and Eastern Lake County, Northeast Siskiyou County and Modoc County. The advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Thursday through 4 p.m. Friday.
Forecasters expect south winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching 55 mph. The strongest winds are expected near Summer Lake along Highway 31.
High Wind Warning for parts of Northern California
A High Wind Warning is also in effect for Central Siskiyou County, including Yreka and Weed, beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday and continuing through 1 p.m. Friday.
South winds of 25 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching 70 mph in the Shasta Valley. The warning includes portions of Interstate 5 and the communities of Weed, Gazelle, Grenada and Montague.
The National Weather Service warns that damaging winds could bring down trees and power lines, with widespread power outages possible in the affected area.
Travel and safety precautions
The National Weather Service warns that strong southerly winds could create difficult driving conditions, particularly on highways running west to east.
High-profile vehicles, including trucks, trailers and recreational vehicles, may be especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds.
Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor furniture, garbage cans, holiday decorations and other loose objects before winds increase.
Tree limbs could break and isolated power outages are possible in areas covered by the advisories.
Motorists should use extra caution, particularly when traveling through exposed areas and along Interstate 5.
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