Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 8:40PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 8:40pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 840 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles north of Ritzville, or 42 miles northeast of Moses Lake, moving
northwest at 25 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...
Lamona.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for
eastern Washington.
Area Description:
Upper Columbia Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: