Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 8:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 8:33pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 833 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 26
miles northeast of Elk River, or 28 miles south of Wallace, moving
north at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Avery and Turner Flat Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Central Panhandle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov