Washington Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 19:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 7:03PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 7:03pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 703 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles northeast of Rock Island, or 20 miles east of Wenatchee, moving northwest at 5 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... Alstown.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for north central Washington.
Area Description: 
Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA