Oregon Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/09/2026 13:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 1:51PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires: 
April 9, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 150 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Powers, or 29 miles east of Port Orford, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Powers.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
South Central Oregon Coast; Central Douglas County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Medford OR