Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:35AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 4:35am
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 435 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 16 miles west of Nordman, or 35 miles northwest of
Priest River, moving northeast at 45 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...
Nordman, Ione, Beaver Creek Campground, Noisy Creek Campground, Lost
Creek, and Tiger.
This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 388
and 403.
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; Northeast Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov