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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
717 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026
 
ORZ503-080245-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon OR-
717 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL GRANT COUNTY
THROUGH 745 PM PDT...

At 717 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles east of Long Creek, or 23 miles north of John Day, moving north
at 20 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 north central Grant
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 4470 11895 4476 11893 4477 11887 4479 11888
      4480 11888 4481 11892 4501 11886 4492 11850
      4463 11872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 200DEG 18KT 4474 11880 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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