Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:24PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 624 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bovill, or 26 miles north of Orofino. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Deary, Bovill, and Helmer.
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