Oregon Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 16:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 4:12PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 411 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tumalo, or near Bend, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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... Bend, Redmond, and Tumalo. This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 4 and 7, and between mile markers 11 and 19.
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: 
Central Oregon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pendleton OR