Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:46PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 546 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dale, or 33 miles north of John Day, moving northwest at 30 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...
Dale and Ritter.
This includes Highway 395 between mile markers 60 and 87.
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; John Day Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov