Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Pendleton OR
AREA: Wallowa County
SENT: 2026-07-23T16:18:00-07:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 4:18PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

At 418 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Joseph, or 16 miles southeast of Enterprise,
moving northeast 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
Wallowa County.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-23T16:45:00-07:00