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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
723 PM PDT Sun Aug 4 2024
 

ORZ505-506-050300-
Ochoco-John Day Highlands OR-John Day Basin OR-
723 PM PDT Sun Aug 4 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL WHEELER...
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND NORTHERN CROOK COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM
PDT...

At 723 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles west of Mitchell, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mitchell.

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 4443 12049 4453 12057 4484 12043 4458 11999
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 230DEG 22KT 4454 12045 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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