Special Weather Statement for North Oregon Cascades
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- North Oregon Cascades
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 808 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bennett Pass, or 11 miles east of Government Camp, moving north at 5 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...
What the bulletin says to do
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. 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 808 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bennett Pass, or 11 miles east of Government Camp, moving north at 5 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Hood River County. In Oregon this includes State Highway 35 between mile markers 66 and 77.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 8:09PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Portland OR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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