Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:44PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 344 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of North Powder, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
North Powder, Union, and Telocaset.
This includes Interstate 84 between mile markers 265 and 285.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
Area Description:
Grande Ronde Valley; Wallowa County; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov