Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 7:31PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 7:31pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 731 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Dishman, or 12 miles south of Spokane Valley, moving
north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney, Liberty Lake, Airway Heights,
Medical Lake, Millwood, Fairwood, Fairchild AFB, Green Acres,
Trentwood, Country Homes, Town And Country, Dishman, Mead, Otis
Orchards-East Farms, Fairfield, Rockford, Spangle, and Valleyford.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 in Washington between mile markers 269 and 297.
U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 74 and 95.
U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 165 and 167.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for
northeastern Washington.
Area Description:
Washington Palouse; Spokane Area; Northeast Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: