Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 1:27AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:27am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 126 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Dayville, or 30 miles southeast of Mitchell,
moving northeast at 40 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...
Spray, Dayville, Antone, and Kimberly.
This includes Highway 26 between mile markers 125 and 141, and
between mile markers 72 and 98.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; John Day Basin; Ochoco-John Day Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: