Oregon Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/23/2026 15:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 3:40PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 340 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Keating, or 15 miles northeast of Baker City, moving east 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. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sparta around 350 PM PDT. Carson around 400 PM PDT.
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.
Area Description: 
Baker County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID