Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 6:48AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 6:48am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 648 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
North Powder, moving northwest at 25 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Union
County.
This includes Interstate 84 between mile markers 275 and 285.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov