Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:53PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 553 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wallula to 7 miles northeast of Touchet to
near Walla Walla to 7 miles east of Weston. Movement was northeast at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Walla Walla, College Place, Waitsburg, Prescott, Dixie, Huntsville,
Garrett, Snake River, Eureka, and Kooskooskie.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 11 between mile markers 33 and 35.
Highway 12 between mile markers 326 and 365.
Highway 204 near mile marker 9.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Pendleton Oregon.
Area Description:
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Northwest Blue Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov