Washington Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 15:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:55PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 354 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ski Bluewood to 12 miles south of Flora. Movement was northeast at 20 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... Peola, Anatone, Alder Thicket Campground, Wickiup Campground, Misery Spring Campground, and Spruce Spring Campground.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov