Washington Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 20:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 8:04PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 8:04pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 804 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 26 miles east of Banks Lake South, or 38 miles northeast of Moses Lake, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Lincoln and northeastern Grant Counties.
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: 
Upper Columbia Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA