Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 7:17PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 7:17pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 716 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Eltopia, or 9 miles northeast of Pasco, moving west at
20 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 vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pasco and Eltopia.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 395 between mile markers 24 and 40.
Interstate 182 between mile markers 7 and 9.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for
south central and southeastern Washington.
Area Description:
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: