Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:57PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 556 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Spray to 12 miles
northwest of Mitchell. Movement was northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Fossil, Spray, Lonerock, Kinzua, Hardman, Ruggs, Mayville, Clarno,
and Service Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM PDT for
central, north central and northeastern Oregon.
Area Description:
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; John Day Basin; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Central Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov