Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 4:56PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 456 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tom Pearce Park, or near Grants Pass, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Grants Pass, Cathedral Hills Trails, Schroeder Park, Tom Pearce Park,
Harbeck-Fruitdale, Redwood, Provolt, and Murphy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender: