Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 7:05PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 7:05pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 705 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Medford, moving west at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Medford, Central Point, Eagle Point, Talent, Jacksonville, Gold Hill,
Britt Gardens, Touvelle State Park, Roxy Ann Peak, White City, Upper
Table Rock Trailhead, Ruch, Woodrat Mountain, Lower Table Rock
Trailhead, Cantrall Buckley County Park, Jacksonville Woodlands
Association Trails, Agate Reservoir, and Phoenix.
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.
Area Description:
Jackson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov