Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
Issued by NWS Medford, OR
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Medford OR
436 PM PDT Fri Aug 14 2026
ORZ026-028-150000-
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades OR-Jackson County OR-
436 PM PDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Jackson
County through 500 PM PDT...
At 436 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Squaw Lakes Recreation Site, or 18 miles southwest of Ashland, moving
northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Squaw Lakes Recreation Site and McKee Bridge Recreation Site.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 4202 12300 4207 12313 4220 12307 4215 12292
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 202DEG 7KT 4207 12303
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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