Oregon Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 12:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 12:45PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 1245 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stinking Lake, or 22 miles southwest of Burns, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Stinking Lake around 1250 PM PDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Harney County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov