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A rare and potentially dangerous weather event is expected to impact parts of Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, with the possibility of large hail, damaging winds, and even isolated tornadoes—an unusual combination for the region.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms across areas of western Oregon and Washington. This elevated risk includes cities along the Interstate 5 corridor, such as Portland, Salem, and Eugene, as well as Seattle and Tacoma in Washington.
What makes this forecast especially notable is just how uncommon severe storms—particularly those capable of
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