Special Weather Statement for Harney County; Malheur County
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What you need to know
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- Harney County, Malheur County
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What is happening
At 655 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Howluk Butte, or 29 miles north of Denio, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 655 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Howluk Butte, or 29 miles north of Denio, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible. Locations impacted include... Alvord Hot Springs, Three Man Butte, Mickey Butte, Andrews, Twin Buttes, Willow Creek Hot Springs, Skull Creek Reservoir, Buckskin Mountain, Black Point, Whitehorse Ranch, and Howluk Butte.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 6:55PM 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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