Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 3:21PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 321 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cove, or 10 miles east of La Grande, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
La Grande, Island City, and Cove.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 82 between mile markers 1 and 7.
Interstate 84 between mile markers 262 and 266.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM PDT for
northeastern Oregon.
Area Description:
Grande Ronde Valley; Wallowa County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov