Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:38PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 538 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Winchester, or 18 miles south of Lapwai, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size 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...
Craigmont, Winchester, and Reubens.
This includes U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 271 and
288.
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.
Area Description:
Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov