Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:57PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 6:57pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 657 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cecil, or 13 miles east of Arlington, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Boardman, Arlington, Alderdale, Blalock, Cecil, and Roosevelt.
This includes Interstate 84 near mile marker 121, and between mile
markers 123 and 166.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM PDT for
north central and northeastern Oregon. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch
also remains in effect until midnight PDT for south central
Washington.
Area Description:
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Simcoe Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov