Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:53PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 153 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Smelterville to near
Fourth Of July Pass. Movement was north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Kellogg, Pinehurst, Smelterville, Kingston, Jordan Creek Campground,
and Magee Ranger Station.
This includes Interstate 90 in Idaho between mile markers 41 and 49.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Panhandle; Central Panhandle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov