Oregon, Washington Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/12/2026 22:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 10:04PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 10:04pm
Expires: 
May 12, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
At 1003 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Bonneville, or over Cascade Locks, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Stevenson, Cascade Locks, North Bonneville, Stabler, Carson River Valley, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Carson, Northwoods, Dodson, Warrendale, Bonneville Fish Hatchery, Beacon Rock, Wyeth, and Home Valley. In Washington this includes State Route 14 between mile markers 34 and 51. In Oregon this includes Interstate 84 between mile markers 36 and 51.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Upper Hood River Valley; Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; North Oregon Cascades; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; South Washington Cascades
Forcast Office: 
NWS Portland OR