Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:51PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 250 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 25
miles northwest of Nordman, or 49 miles west of Bonners Ferry. This
storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea 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...
Metaline Falls and Metaline.
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.
Area Description:
Northeast Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov