Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:32PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 531 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kamela, or 7 miles southeast of Meacham, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...Kamela.
This includes Interstate 84 between mile markers 240 and 250.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov