Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 3:22PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 322 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Pondosa, or 20 miles northeast of North Powder,
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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Union
County.
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:
Wallowa County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov