Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 4:55PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 454 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grizzly, or 11 miles northwest of Prineville, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Madras and Grizzly.
This includes Highway 26 near mile marker 93, and between mile
markers 1 and 18.
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:
Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Central Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: