Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:03PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 5:03pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 503 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles north of Lowell, or 32 miles northeast of Grangeville, moving
northwest at 20 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...
Pierce, Weippe, Musselshell and Glenwood.
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:
Northern Clearwater Mountains; Southern Clearwater Mountains; Orofino/Grangeville Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov