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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Pendleton OR

221 PM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025

 

ORZ506-022145-

Ochoco-John Day Highlands OR-

221 PM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN GRANT COUNTY

THROUGH 245 PM PDT...



At 221 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18

miles southeast of Prairie City, or 24 miles southeast of John Day,

moving north at 20 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.



This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern 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.



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LAT...LON 4417 11867 4444 11859 4443 11853 4445 11843

      4439 11843 4437 11841 4434 11847 4426 11850

      4425 11835 4413 11843

TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 194DEG 19KT 4423 11853 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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MC