Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:15PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Ski Bluewood, or 27 miles east of Walla Walla, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Ski Bluewood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov