Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 4:12PM PDT by NWS Portland 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 strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Forest Grove to 6 miles southwest of
Hillsboro. Movement was northeast at 25 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...
Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Banks, Cornelius, North Plains, and Dilley.
This includes the following highways in Oregon...
U.S. Highway 26 west of Portland between mile markers 49 and 61.
State Highway 6 between mile markers 47 and 51.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; North Oregon Coast Range; Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender: