Washington Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 20:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 8:11PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 8:11pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 811 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles northeast of Moses Lake North, or 19 miles northeast of Moses Lake, moving north at 15 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... Odessa, Wilson Creek, Krupp, Batum, Irby, Marlin, Moody, Ruff, and Jantz.
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