Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:49PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 548 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southwest of Colfax, or 23 miles west of Pullman, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch 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...
Dusty.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Washington Palouse
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: