Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:04PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 6:04pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 604 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bovill, or 26 miles south of St. Maries, moving west at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Latah
and south central Benewah Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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