Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:31PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 631 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Craigmont, or 14 miles southeast of Lapwai, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny 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, Winchester, Peck, Reubens, Waha, and Gifford.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 278 and 291.
U.S. Highway 12 in Idaho between mile markers 31 and 36, and mile
marker 38 and near mile marker 53.
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:
Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov