Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:04PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 504 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles southeast of Kooskia, or 15 miles east of Grangeville, moving
north at 25 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...
Clearwater, Stites, Harpster and Syringa.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov