Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 1:44PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 143 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Lehman Hot Springs, or 33 miles west of North Powder,
moving west at 25 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Dale.
This includes Highway 395 between mile markers 63 and 69.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM PDT for
central and northeastern Oregon.
Area Description:
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov