Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 9:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 9:24pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 924 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tampico, or 17 miles west of Yakima, moving northwest at 40 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...
Rimrock and Tampico.
This includes Highway 12 between mile markers 156 and 179.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Pendleton Oregon.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for
central and south central Washington.
Area Description:
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: