Washington Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/06/2026 18:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 6:26PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 6, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires: 
June 6, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 626 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Nespelem Community, or 25 miles southeast of Omak, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... Nespelem Community.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Okanogan Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov