Weather Alerts
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 1:52PM PDT until March 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
An active storm track will remain over the area through at least
early next week. Light to moderate precipitation today through
Saturday will cause only minor rises. However, a moist, atmospheric
river late Saturday into Sunday will bring periods of very heavy
rainfall to the watch area. Rain amounts of 3 to 6 inches are likely
during this time frame for the coast, coast ranges and into western
Siskiyou County with 1 to 3 inches in the Umpqua Basin and Rogue
Valley. Snow levels will rise this weekend to around 5000 to 5500
feet by Sunday and this will lead to some snow melt and increased
runoff.
* WHAT...Flooding of streams, creeks and rivers, urban areas and
areas of poor drainage caused by very heavy rainfall and snowmelt
is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern California, including the following
area, Western Siskiyou County and southwest Oregon, including the
following areas, Central Douglas County, Curry County Coast,
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County
Foothills, Jackson County and South Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 1:44PM PDT until March 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This
includes portions of highway 101, especially in exposed areas. The
cities of Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Gold Beach, Cape Blanco, and
Pistol River.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines.
Larger pockets of power outages are possible. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 10:36AM PDT until March 17 at 1:33PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting South Central
Oregon Coast zone.
For the South Fork Coquille River...including Myrtle Point...
flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, The South Fork Coquille River is at flood
stage. Expect flooding of roads west of the Spruce Street Bridge
and significant pasture and agricultural land flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:20 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hazardous Seas Warning issued March 15 at 1:08PM PDT until March 16 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the ongoing Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 15 to 20 ft at 12 seconds. For the Gale Warning,
southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15
to 18 ft at 12 seconds expected. For the second Hazardous Seas
Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 15 seconds
expected.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT
Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM to 11 PM PDT
Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Saturday
to 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Gale Warning issued March 15 at 1:08PM PDT until March 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the ongoing Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 15 to 20 ft at 12 seconds. For the Gale Warning,
southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15
to 18 ft at 12 seconds expected. For the second Hazardous Seas
Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 15 seconds
expected.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT
Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM to 11 PM PDT
Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Saturday
to 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Hazardous Seas Warning issued March 15 at 1:08PM PDT until March 15 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the ongoing Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 15 to 20 ft at 12 seconds. For the Gale Warning,
southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15
to 18 ft at 12 seconds expected. For the second Hazardous Seas
Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 15 seconds
expected.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT
Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM to 11 PM PDT
Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Saturday
to 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks