Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 5:25PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 5:25pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 525 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint, or 22 miles southwest of Crater
Lake. This storm was nearly stationary.
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...
Joseph Stewart State Park, Prospect, and Prospect State Scenic
Viewpoint.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Douglas County Foothills; Jackson County; South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov