{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.fe825afc7b38eb444a14f95c62a73782a42805d0.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:36PM 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.fe825afc7b38eb444a14f95c62a73782a42805d0.001.1","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":141,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Ochoco-John Day Highlands\n**Issued by:** NWS Pendleton OR\n**Sent:** 2026-09-17T15:36:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-17T15:36:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-17T16:30:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 335 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nSilvies, or 24 miles south of John Day. This thunderstorm was nearly\nstationary.\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...\nSeneca and Silvies.\n\nThis includes Highway 395 between mile markers 25 and 40.\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."}