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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
656 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

CAZ085-241315-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0010.251225T0900Z-251225T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0014.251224T0600Z-251224T2100Z/
Modoc County-
Including the following locations...Davis Creek, Lookout, Adin,
Likely, Alturas, Canby, and Day
656 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1
PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Modoc County, including Alturas, Canby, Tionesta, Adin,
  and along highway 395.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM
  PST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night
  through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Large inflatable holiday decorations will
  be blown about.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use
caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential
power outages.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
656 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

ORZ029>031-241315-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.A.0010.251225T0900Z-251225T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0014.251224T0600Z-251225T0000Z/
Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Paisley, Altamont, Bly,
Gilchrist, Fort Rock, Sprague River, Klamath Falls, Beatty,
Midland, Olene, Chemult, Valley Falls, Adel, Crescent, New Pine
Creek, and Lakeview
656 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4
PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Lake and the majority of Klamath County, including Klamath
  Falls, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Lakeview, and significant
  portions of Highways 140, 395, 97, and 31.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM
  PST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night
  through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Large inflatable holiday decorations will
  be blown about.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use
caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential
power outages.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
133 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

CAZ015>019-066-067-250000-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0002.251224T0000Z-251226T0000Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-Southern
Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-Northern San Joaquin
Valley-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Paradise, Modesto, Jackson, Redding,
Marysville/Yuba City, Red Bluff, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun,
Oroville, Grass Valley, Stockton, and Chico
133 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,
  Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and saturated soils could blow down trees
  and power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strong
  winds will cause impacts to loose and unsecured items, including
  temporary structures and holiday decorations. Difficult travel
  conditions are expected, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two periods of strong wind gusts expected
  tonight into Wednesday morning and again Wednesday night into
  Thursday, with a lull during the day on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must
drive. Take time now to prepare for potential power outages.

&&

$$

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JS

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