Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 7:10PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 710 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 21 miles northeast of
Chewelah to 7 miles north of Priest River. Movement was north at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Browns Lake Campground, Lost Creek, Ruby, and South Skookum Lake
Campground.
This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 396
and 414.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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