Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 7:07PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 707 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kennedy Meadows, or 10 miles west of Ashland, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Medford, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Woodlands Association Trails,
Britt Gardens, and Phoenix.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jackson County; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov