Oregon Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 18:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 6:37PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 637 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Izee, or 28 miles northwest of Burns, moving northwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Izee.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Ochoco-John Day Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov