Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:56PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 456 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 12 miles north of Bovill, or 19 miles south of St.
Maries, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Clarkia, Emida, Santa, Sanders, and Fernwood.
This includes U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 375 and
377.
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