Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 3:27PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 327 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of McKenzie Pass, or 21 miles northwest of Bend,
moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Sisters.
This includes Highway 20 near mile marker 100, and between mile
markers 1 and 4.
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
Sender: