Weather Alerts for Central OR

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades
Effective: Thu, 12/18 3:00pm Updated: Thu, 12/18 3:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 12/19 7:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches
expected.

* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving
conditions.

Information:
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind Warning  HIGH WIND WARNING   High Wind Warning
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
Modoc County - Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County - Central and Eastern Lake County
Effective: Thu, 12/18 12:48pm Updated: Thu, 12/18 3:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 12/18 10:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph
with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected in area basins and 65 to 75
mph over higher terrain. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25
to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, parts of Lake County including
sections of Highways 31, 395, and 140 near the communities of
Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley, and Adel as well as the Warner
Mountains in Modoc County, including Cedar Pass. For the Wind
Advisory, broad areas of Lake County and including the communities
of Fort Rock, Alkali Lake, Valley Falls, Lakeview, and Willow
Ranch.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind speeds are expected this
evening into early Friday morning.

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

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.

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon - Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon - Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon - North Central Oregon - Central Oregon - Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington - Simcoe Highlands
Effective: Thu, 12/18 2:29pm Updated: Thu, 12/18 3:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 12/19 4:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55
mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central Oregon,
Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties - Klamath Basin
Effective: Thu, 12/18 12:48pm Updated: Thu, 12/18 3:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 12/18 10:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc
Counties, including portions of Highway 139. In Oregon, Klamath
Basin, including Klamath Falls, Highway 140 and 97.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind speeds are expected this
evening into early Friday morning.

Information:
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.

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
Modoc County - Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County - Central and Eastern Lake County
Effective: Thu, 12/18 12:48pm Updated: Thu, 12/18 3:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 12/18 10:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph
with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected in area basins and 65 to 75
mph over higher terrain. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25
to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, parts of Lake County including
sections of Highways 31, 395, and 140 near the communities of
Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley, and Adel as well as the Warner
Mountains in Modoc County, including Cedar Pass. For the Wind
Advisory, broad areas of Lake County and including the communities
of Fort Rock, Alkali Lake, Valley Falls, Lakeview, and Willow
Ranch.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind speeds are expected this
evening into early Friday morning.

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

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.

Flood Watch  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades - North Central Oregon - Central Oregon
Effective: Thu, 12/18 3:36pm Updated: Thu, 12/18 3:45pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Thu, 12/18 11:45pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
...HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW EXPECTED TO CAUSE HIGH WATER LEVELS IN SMALL
STREAMS AND CREEKS FLOWIING OUT OF THE OREGON CASCADES...

* WHAT...Small creek and stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall will be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Oregon, including
the following areas, in central Oregon, Central Oregon and East
Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In north central Oregon, North
Central Oregon.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Small creeks and streams flowing out of the Oregon
Cascades may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches and high mountain snow of over
a foot leading to unusually high water level forecasts in the
National Water Model.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.