Washington Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 20:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 8:31PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 8:31pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 831 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Medical Lake, or 8 miles northwest of Cheney, moving north at 50 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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... Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney, Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Nine Mile Falls, Millwood, Davenport, Fairwood, Suncrest, Fairchild AFB, Country Homes, Chattaroy, Town And Country, Dishman, Mead, Reardan, Spangle, Gravelles, and Tyler. This includes the following highways... Interstate 90 in Washington between mile markers 251 and 289. U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 79 and 95. U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 165 and 176.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Northeast Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA