Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 3:48PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 347 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Joseph, or 16 miles south of Enterprise, moving
northeast 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...
Joseph.
This includes Highway 82 near mile marker 71.
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:
Wallowa County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: