Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:40PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 540 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Maries, moving northwest at 25 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...
St. Maries, Parkline, Medimont, and Chatcolet.
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:
Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov