Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:14PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 614 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles south of Ski Bluewood, or 26 miles east of
Walla Walla, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Pomeroy, Anatone, Cloverland, Rogersburg, Peola, Alder Thicket
Campground, Wickiup Campground, Misery Spring Campground, and Spruce
Spring Campground.
This includes U.S. Highway 12 in Washington between mile markers 402
and 407.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov