Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 4:29PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 429 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Belknap Springs, or 35 miles northeast of Oakridge, moving northwest
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
McKenzie Bridge and Belknap Springs.
This includes the following highways in Oregon...
U.S. Highway 20 east of Albany between mile markers 63 and 68.
State Highway 126 from Eugene to McKenzie Bridge between mile
markers 48 and 55.
State Highway 126 from McKenzie Bridge to the Santiam Highway
between mile markers 7 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