Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 6:54PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 653 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ayer to 7 miles southeast of Turner.
Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pomeroy, Washtucna, Riparia, Hay, Pizzro, Wawawai, Dodge, Hooper, La
Crosse, Almota, and Mayview.
This includes U.S. Highway 12 in Washington between mile markers 389
and 405.
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 Spokane.
Area Description:
Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse; Upper Columbia Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov