Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Pendleton, OR

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
458 PM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

WAZ522-523-290045-
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest WA-
Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest WA-
458 PM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL KITTITAS COUNTY
THROUGH 545 PM PDT...

At 458 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Roslyn, or near Cle Elum, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Cle Elum and Roslyn.

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 4708 12101 4714 12117 4737 12114 4727 12077
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 202DEG 8KT 4718 12105

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

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