Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 7:06PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 7:06pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 706 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Colfax, or 20 miles north of Pullman, moving north
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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...
Garfield, Rosalia, Oakesdale, Farmington, Tensed, Thornton, Steptoe,
and Belmont.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 382 and 385.
U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 45 and 66.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for
the Panhandle of Idaho...and eastern and northeastern Washington.
Area Description:
Idaho Palouse; Washington Palouse
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov