Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 6:56AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 6:56am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 656 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Pondosa, or 21 miles east of North Powder, moving
north 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 southeastern Union
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wallowa County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov