Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 8:04PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 8:04pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 804 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Hanford Reservation to 12 miles northeast of
Goldendale. Movement was northwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sunnyside, Grandview, Toppenish, Granger, Zillah, Mabton, Satus,
Buena, western Hanford Reservation, and Yakama Reservation.
This includes Interstate 82 between mile markers 47 and 75.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for
south central Washington.
Area Description:
Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Simcoe Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: