Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 6:27PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 627 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
East Hope, or 11 miles east of Sandpoint, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
East Hope and Hope.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov