Oregon Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 16:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 4:09PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 409 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Camp Sherman, or 20 miles northwest of Redmond, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Camp Sherman.
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.
Area Description: 
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pendleton OR