Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 4:01PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 401 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles southeast of Belknap Springs, or 27 miles west of Bend, moving
northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Belknap Springs.
This includes the following highways in Oregon...
State Highway 126 from Eugene to McKenzie Bridge between mile
markers 50 and 55.
State Highway 126 from McKenzie Bridge to the Santiam Highway
between mile markers 15 and 19.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Lane County Cascade Foothills; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov