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 748 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front near Flat Top Mountain, or 25 miles west of Rome, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing...
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 748 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front near Flat Top Mountain, or 25 miles west of Rome, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility. Locations impacted include... Burns Junction, Flat Top Mountain, Crooked Creek State Park, Antelope Spring, Tencent Lake, Coffin Butte, Juniper Lake, Table Mountain, Ryegrass Butte, Rome Airport, and Heath Lake.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 7:49PM 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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