Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:42PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 442 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22
miles southeast of Grangeville, moving northwest at 15 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...
Grangeville, White Bird, Cottonwood, Fenn, Copperville, Canfield
and Keuterville.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Southern Clearwater Mountains; Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov