Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:22PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

**Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:22PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR**

At 421 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Canyon City, or 10 miles south of John Day, moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include... Canyon City.

This includes Highway 395 between mile markers 2 and 14.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Pendleton OR

- **Effective:** Sep 17, 2026 4:22 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

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