Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:59PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 657 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
northern Warm Springs Reservation, or 21 miles southeast of
Government Camp, moving northeast 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.
Locations impacted include...
Wamic, Wapinitia, Tygh Valley, Pine Grove, and northern Warm Springs
Reservation.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 26 between mile markers 72 and 85.
Highway 197 between mile markers 33 and 41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; North Central Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov