Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:56PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 356 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Granite, or 27 miles west of North Powder, moving northeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Granite and Mount Ruth.
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