Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 6:39PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 6:39pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moyie Springs, or 7 miles east of Bonners Ferry, moving north at 35
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...
Moyie Springs, Robinson Lake Campground, Meadow Creek Campground,
Eastport, Meadow Creek, and Copper Creek Campground.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 531 and 538.
U.S. Highway 2 in Idaho between mile markers 68 and 75.
U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 68 and 75.
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