Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:18PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 617 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Potlatch, or 22 miles south of St. Maries, moving
west at 15 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...
Tensed and Sanders.
This includes U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 364 and
382.
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:
Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov