Special Weather Statement for Southwest Highlands; Malheur County
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What you need to know
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- Southwest Highlands, Malheur County
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What is happening
At 140 PM MDT/1240 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oregon Hill, or 36 miles northeast of McDermitt, moving northeast 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 140 PM MDT/1240 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oregon Hill, or 36 miles northeast of McDermitt, moving northeast 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. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Toppin Creek Butte around 1250 PM PDT. Bald Mountain around 200 PM MDT.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 1:40PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Boise ID. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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