Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:49PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 448 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hilgard, or near La Grande, moving northeast at 30 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...
La Grande, Elgin, Imbler, Summerville, and Hilgard.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 82 between mile markers 9 and 21.
Highway 204 between mile markers 33 and 40.
Interstate 84 between mile markers 251 and 260.
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; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov