Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 224 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Izee, or 34 miles southwest of John Day, moving west at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Suplee and Izee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM PDT for
central Oregon.
Area Description:
Ochoco-John Day Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov