Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 3 at 12:20PM PDT until September 3 at 12:45PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Columbia County in northwestern Oregon...
* Until 1245 PM PDT.
* At 1219 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Columbia City, or near St. Helens, moving
north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Trained spotter reports funnel
cloud.
IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Columbia County.
In Oregon this includes U.S. Highway 30 west of Portland between mile
markers 34 and 39.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Columbia, OR
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov