High Wind Warning Issued for South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Oregon coast, with gusts up to 75 mph expected through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Oregon Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Medford
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Oregon Coast.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning (HWW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Medford, OR. The alert is effective immediately as of February 20 at 11:37 AM PST and will remain in place until Sunday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast, specifically focusing on the headlands south of Bandon. This includes Highway 101, with the most significant impacts expected from Cape Blanco southward.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Use extra caution if driving, especially when operating high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for potential power outages caused by wind damage to infrastructure.
Expected Conditions
South winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph generally, while higher gusts up to 75 mph are possible at the headlands. These conditions are likely to move loose debris and may cause property damage.
Timeline
The period of most intense weather is expected to begin at 10 PM PST this evening, February 20. The High Wind Warning is scheduled to expire at 10 AM PST on Sunday, February 22.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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