Washington Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 19:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 7:24PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 724 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles northeast of Warden, or 19 miles east of Moses Lake, moving northwest at 5 mph. 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... Batum and Moody.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for eastern and north central Washington.
Area Description: 
Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA