Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 5:08PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 508 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clark Fork, or 21 miles southeast of Sandpoint, moving north at 20
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...
Clark Fork and Cabinet.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Northern Panhandle; Central Panhandle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov