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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Portland OR
809 PM PDT Fri Aug 14 2026

ORZ126-150400-
North Oregon Cascades OR-
809 PM PDT Fri Aug 14 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN HOOD RIVER COUNTY
THROUGH 900 PM PDT...

At 808 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bennett Pass, or 11 miles east of Government Camp, moving north at 5
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 Hood
River County.

In Oregon this includes State Highway 35 between mile markers 66 and
77.

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 4552 12148 4526 12148 4526 12161 4548 12161
      4547 12160 4547 12157 4545 12158 4547 12155
      4554 12155 4556 12154 4556 12152 4558 12151
      4557 12149 4560 12146 4558 12144 4552 12144
TIME...MOT...LOC 0308Z 200DEG 5KT 4528 12153

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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