Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 5:17PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 517 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Athol, or 15 miles northeast of Hayden, moving northeast at 25 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...
Athol, Cocolalla, Laclede, Bayview, and Careywood.
This includes U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 447 and
460.
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