Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 4:31PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 430 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northwest of Waldo Lake, or 13 miles northeast of Oakridge,
moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cougar Reservoir.
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 Lane County
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov