Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 12:48PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 1247 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Owyhee Butte to near Flat
Top Mountain. Movement was west at 35 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Burns Junction, Flat Top Mountain, and Saddle Butte Lava Tube
around 150 PM MDT.
Antelope Spring and Saddle Butte around 200 PM MDT.
Table Mountain around 110 PM PDT.
Ryegrass Butte and Turnbull Peak around 210 PM MDT.
Coffin Butte, Heath Lake, Juniper Lake, and Tencent Lake around
120 PM PDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM PDT for
southeastern Oregon.
Area Description:
Harney County; Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov