Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:25PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 325 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hilgard, or 8 miles west of La Grande, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
La Grande, Imbler, Summerville, and Hilgard.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 82 between mile markers 6 and 14.
Interstate 84 between mile markers 249 and 261.
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:
Grande Ronde Valley; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov