ST. HELENS, Ore. — A twister warning was issued for the St. Helens space in Columbia County on Thursday.
The National Weather Service alert, in impact by way of 12:45 p.m. Thursday, indicated a possible for a twister and pea-sized hail within the space near Deer Island and St. Helens.
The wind and hail may trigger harm to property and automobiles. People are requested to take shelter.
The band of climate can be sweeping Highway 30 within the space, doubtlessly inflicting issues for drivers.
The storm is shifting to the east throughout the Columbia River to the Kalama, Washington space.
NWS – Portland issued a “Special Weather Statement” by way of 1 p.m. for Kalama for a possible landspout or hail in Cowlitz County, Washington.
Thunderstorms are within the forecast by way of the day throughout the Western Oregon area, with an opportunity of robust wind and hail as properly.
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According to data, that is the primary time a Tornado Warning has been issued for Columbia County. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, there have been 5 tornadoes reported since 1965. The final confirmed twister touched down in 2020. “A tornado touched down around 12:20 PM in Northwest St. Helens, OR near the intersection of Pittsburgh and Robnette Road,” NWS Portland stated. “The tornado moved southeastward, ending near just east of McBride Elementary School. The most damage was done near Barr Ave and Pittsburgh Road, with damage to trees, a camper, fences and snapped power lines.” The twister was rated an EF-0.
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