Idaho Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 15:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 3:51PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 350 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of St. Maries, moving west at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... St. Maries, Fernwood, and Santa.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for the Panhandle of Idaho.
Area Description: 
Central Panhandle Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov