Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:59PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 258 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Summerville, or 13 miles north of La Grande, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Elgin, Imbler, Summerville, and Minam.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 82 between mile markers 9 and 30, and between mile markers
33 and 34.
Highway 204 between mile markers 30 and 40.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
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