Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:03PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 303 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
West Wenatchee, or near Wenatchee, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Rock Island, Sunnyslope, East Wenatchee
Bench, West Wenatchee, South Wenatchee, and Monitor.
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:
Wenatchee Area; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov