Idaho Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 16:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:25PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 425 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles southeast of St. Maries, moving northwest at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... 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