Medford, OR – Strong winds are expected to sweep across parts of southern Oregon and northern California beginning Sunday afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) in Medford to issue multiple wind advisories.
According to the NWS, gusts could reach 55 mph in areas of Klamath and Lake counties on Monday, particularly along Highway 31 from Paisley to Summer Lake and Highway 395 near Valley Falls. Blowing dust near Summer Lake and Fossil Lake may also reduce visibility.
In California, central Siskiyou County—including Weed, Grenada, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 97—will be under a wind advisory from 1 p.m. Sunday through 5 p.m. Monday. Forecasters warn of 50 mph gusts in the Shasta Valley, which may stress trees still holding foliage and increase the risk of downed limbs and power outages.
Meanwhile, eastern Curry County and Josephine County will face gusts up to 45 mph beginning 2 p.m. Sunday, with conditions lasting through 11 a.m. Monday. Winds will be strongest on ridgelines and wind-aligned valleys near Highway 199, as well as around the Moon Complex and Kelsey Peak wildfire perimeters, where snags may present additional hazards.
Officials urge drivers of high-profile vehicles to use extra caution on exposed highways and encourage residents to secure loose outdoor objects. Power outages and minor damage from fallen branches remain possible across the region.
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