Oregon Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 18:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:12PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 612 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Minam, or 33 miles northwest of Enterprise, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Troy.
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: 
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov