Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 15:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 3:50PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 349 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Culdesac, or 7 miles east of Lapwai, moving northeast at 20 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... Culdesac, Peck, Southwick, Gifford, and Lenore. This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 289 and 292. U.S. Highway 12 in Idaho between mile markers 25 and 38.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov