Oregon Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 16:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 4:48PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 448 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Three Rivers, or 11 miles north of La Pine, 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... Three Rivers and Sunriver.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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