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Wind Advisory

Siskiyou County, CA · ended Thu 12:00 AM PST

10:00 AM Ended 4:00 AM

SeverityModerate

UrgencyExpected

CertaintyLikely

IssuedWed 1:05 PM PST

EndedThu 12:00 AM PST

Issued byNWS Medford, OR

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Full text

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Most of the Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County. This includes portions of Interstate 5 as well as the communities of Weed, Gazelle, Grenada and Montague.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways and running west to east will be exposed to tough driving conditions given the strong southerly wind speeds.

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Counties Siskiyou County, CA Cities in this area

Yreka Weed Lake Shastina Montague Grenada Hornbrook Carrick Gazelle Edgewood

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Safety

What to do during a Wind Advisory

1Secure loose itemsTrash cans, furniture and decorations can blow away.
2Drive with both hands on the wheelEspecially in high-profile vehicles.

High Wind Watch vs. Warning

WATCHDamaging wind is possible. Secure loose objects.

WARNINGDamaging wind is happening or about to. Stay indoors, away from windows.

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Wind Advisory questions

How is it different from a High Wind Warning?

An advisory is for gusty wind that is a nuisance; a warning is for wind strong enough to cause damage.

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