Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 12:10PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 1209 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Lookout Pass, or 20 miles southeast of Wallace, moving
east at 5 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...
Turner Flat Campground and Tin Can Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Central Panhandle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov