Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:44PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 7:44pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 744 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Pine Grove, or 15 miles southeast of Government
Camp, moving north at 10 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 and Pine Grove.
This includes Highway 26 between mile markers 71 and 79.
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.
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