{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.6663107bb4eec7fdba371be0e47634f2fc14e9a2.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:48PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.6663107bb4eec7fdba371be0e47634f2fc14e9a2.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Pendleton OR"},"word_count":149,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:48PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands\n**Issued by:** NWS Pendleton OR\n**Sent:** 2026-09-17T15:48:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-17T15:48:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-17T16:45:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 348 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10\nmiles southeast of Bates, or 28 miles east of John Day, moving\nnorthwest at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nBlue Mountain Pass.\n\nThis includes Highway 26 between mile markers 188 and 199.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}