Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:39PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 539 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paradise, or 31 miles south of Lewiston, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Paradise.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Wallowa County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov