Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:44PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 244 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Unity, or 28 miles southwest of Baker City, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and torrential
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Baker
and northern Malheur Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Baker County; Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov