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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
730 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026
 
ORZ503-080300-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon OR-
730 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL GRANT COUNTY
THROUGH 800 PM PDT...

At 729 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southeast of Dale, or 28 miles north of John Day, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 4476 11887 4481 11889 4510 11877 4498 11839
      4470 11867
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 202DEG 21KT 4481 11875 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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