Oregon Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 19:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 659 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Suplee, or 40 miles northwest of Burns, moving west at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Suplee.
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