Oregon Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 16:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:15PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 415 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northwest of Lehman Hot Springs, or 21 miles southwest of Meacham, 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 south central Umatilla 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: 
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov