Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:07PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 206 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Troy, or 30 miles southeast of Dayton, moving northeast at 20 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...
Anatone, Peola, Wickiup Campground, Cloverland, Misery Spring
Campground, and Spruce Spring Campground.
Instruction:
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:
Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov