Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 12:08PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 1207 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eureka, or 20 miles east of Pasco, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Eureka.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: