Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:23PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:23pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 322 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24
miles north of Stehekin, or 50 miles west of Omak, moving north at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Klipchuck Campground, Gate Creek Campground, Holman Campground,
Rattlesnake Campground, Ballard Campground, Rivers Bend Campground,
and Harts Pass Campground.
People working Ptarmigan, Fire should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 170
and 175.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Okanogan County
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov