Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 6:56AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

**Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 6:56AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR**

At 656 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Pondosa, or 21 miles east of North Powder, moving north at 25 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 Union County.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Pendleton OR

- **Effective:** Sep 17, 2026 6:56 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 7:30 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*