Special Weather Statement for Baker County; Malheur County
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What you need to know
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- Baker County, Malheur County
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What is happening
At 315 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cow Valley, or 32 miles south of Baker City, moving east at 10 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. Areas of blowing...
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.
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Bulletin details
At 315 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cow Valley, or 32 miles south of Baker City, moving east at 10 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. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Huntington, Dixie, Lime, Malheur City, Malheur Reservoir, Rye Valley, Cow Valley, Weatherby, California Mountain, and Brogan Hill Summit.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:15PM PDT 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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