Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 10:04PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 9:04pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 904 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Kooskia, or 16 miles northeast of Grangeville,
moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kooskia, East Kamiah, Clearwater, Stites, Glenwood and Winona.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Orofino/Grangeville Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov