Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:49PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 549 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Highland, or 13 miles southeast of Kennewick, moving
northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kennewick, Finley, Burbank, and Highland.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 12 between mile markers 296 and 297.
Interstate 82 between mile markers 116 and 125.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM PDT for
northeastern Oregon. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until midnight PDT for south central and southeastern
Washington.
Area Description:
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov